Hopping John

Directions

1. 1
   Wash peas; place in a Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Cover with water 2 inches above peas.
3. 3
   Let soak 8 hours.
4. 4
   Drain.
5. 5
   Return peas to saucepan. Add salt pork, onions and green pepper.
6. 6
   Cover with water and simmer, covered, 2 hours or until peas are tender and water has cooked very low.
7. 7
   Add 2 1/2 cups of water, rice and seasonings to peas.
8. 8
   Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done.
9. 9
   Add additional water if necessary.
10. 10
    Yields 8 to 10 servings.