Hoppin John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 slices bacon
2 medium onions, chopped
2 c. water
2 pkg. frozen black-eyed peas
1 c. raw rice
1/2 stick butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cut bacon in small pieces and fry with onions until onions are golden brown.
Cook rice in 2 cups water; cook black-eyed peas according to directions on package.
Combine all.
Add butter, salt and pepper and mix well.
Makes 6 servings.