Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. smoked ham hock
6 c. water
1 can peas
2 c. uncooked long, grained rice
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. chopped tomatoes

Preparation

Bring ham hock and water to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
Remove ham hock and cut meat from bone.
Stir ham and remaining ingredients, except tomatoes, into water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice and peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and cook until hot.