Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Ingredients: 6 c. water; 1 lb. black-eyed peas; 1/4 c. Crisco shortening or oil; 1 lb. green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1 can tomato paste; 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 lb. brown rice; 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 c. water
1 lb. black-eyed peas
1/4 c. Crisco shortening or oil
1 lb. green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 can tomato paste
1 tsp. chili powder
2 lb. brown rice
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Combine water and black-eyed peas in a large saucepan.
2

Cook until almost tender, about 1 hour (add more water if needed). Heat shortening or oil in medium skillet on medium heat.
3

Add green pepper, onion, garlic, cumin and thyme; cook and stir until browned.
4

Add tomato paste and chili powder.
5

Stir and add a little water, then stir and pour onto beans.
6

Add rice, bacon, salt and pepper.
7

Stir; cover and bring to a boil.
8

Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes.