Hopping John

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dried black-eyed peas or 2 c. shelled, fresh black-eyed peas
  • 4 thick bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • about 2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/16 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper
  • 3 c. cooked long grain rice

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash beans and pick over, removing any pebbles or dirt.
  2. 2
    Add cold water to cover.
  3. 3
    Soak 12 hours or overnight.
  4. 4
    The quick-soak method can be used.
  5. 5
    If using fresh peas, this is not necessary. Rinse peas and drain.

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