Hopping John

Ingredients:


1 Cup black eyed peas (1/2 lb.)
3-1/2 Cups water
1/2 pound bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 dashes Tabasco (or to taste)
Cajun seasoning to taste
1/2 Cup raw rice

Directions:

Boil peas in a pan about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cover and leave them for an hour. Fry the bacon in an iron skillet. Remove the bacon, chop, and reserve when cooked. To the grease, add the onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft. Stir bacon and vegetables into the peas.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 1-1/2 hours or until peas are tender. Add rice and seasonings. Cover and cook 25 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.                        

Serves 6.

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