Hoppin' John

Directions

1. 1
   Bring peas and 3 quarts water to a boil.
2. 2
   Boil 2 minutes. cover pan and let sit for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Cut up bacon and cook until brown; add onions and cook until golden.
4. 4
   Pour bacon mixture into peas.
5. 5
   Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Stir in rice and seasonings.
7. 7
   Cook, covered, without stirring, until rice is tender.
8. 8
   Makes 8 to 10 servings.