Hoppin' John

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the neck bones; put in a pot with enough water to cover them and let come to a boil.
2. 2
   Turn the heat to low and cook slowly until tender, about 1 hour.
3. 3
   Remove the neck bones from the pot; skim off the fat and strain the liquid.
4. 4
   If necessary, add water to the broth to make 4 cups liquid.
5. 5
   Put the liquid back into the pot and add the peas, onion, garlic salt, thyme and red pepper. Let come to a boil.
6. 6
   Put in the rice.
7. 7
   Stir well and cover. Reduce the heat to low and let cook slowly for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pick the meat off the neck bones.
8. 8
   Add it to the peas and rice for a one-dish meal.
9. 9
   Serves 8.