Hoppin’ John
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
- 4 thick slices bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 dash each of cayenne & black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Wash peas, then cover with 5 cups water.
- Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and soak overnight.
- The next day, rinse the beans and drain thoroughly.
- Cook the bacon in a heavy pan until browned. Add onion and green pepper. Sauté until onion is tender.
- Add beans, 2 cups water, and seasonings. Cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf; stir in rice.
- Continue simmering for about 10 minutes until all liquid has been absorbed.
- Serve with ham, cornbread and collard greens.