Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. black-eyed peas or beans, washed and drained
1/2 lb. sliced bacon
1 onion, minced
2 c. rice
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 red hot pepper

Preparation

Bring peas and 3 quarts water to a boil.
Boil 2 minutes. cover pan and let sit for 1 hour.
Cut up bacon and cook until brown; add onions and cook until golden.
Pour bacon mixture into peas.
Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.
Stir in rice and seasonings.
Cook, covered, without stirring, until rice is tender.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.