Hopping John

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 1/4 c. white vinegar
• 1 1/4 c. dried black-eyed peas
• 5 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/3 c. chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 c. long grain rice, uncooked
• 1 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1/4 tsp. hot sauce