Hopping John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dried red beans or whole peas
ham bone
4 slices bacon
1 1/2 c. rice
salt and pepper
water

Preparation

Wash and soak beans overnight; drain.
Cover beans with water. Add ham bone and bacon; cook until beans are soft.
Add rice and salt and pepper.
Cook rapidly for 20 minutes.
Lower heat and steam for 30 minutes.