Hoppin' John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black-eyed peas
8 slices thick bacon, diced
1 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 qt. water
1 minced clove garlic
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. uncooked rice

Preparation

Soak peas in water to cover for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Place bacon in a large pot and fry over low flame until almost done.
Add onion and cook until light brown. Add garlic seasoning and bring to a boil. Wash and drain peas.
Add to boiling mixture. Simmer gently over low flame for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add rice and cook for 30 to 40 minutes more until peas and rice are tender and liquid has thickened.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.