Southern Hopping John

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. (No. 2) canned black-eyed peas
  • 8 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 buds garlic (optional)
  • 4 c. water
  • 2 c. uncooked rice
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Fry bacon until brown.
  2. 2
    Add onion and green pepper and cook until tender.
  3. 3
    Combine with peas and water.
  4. 4
    Add salt, garlic and pepper.
  5. 5
    Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in uncooked rice and simmer 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and fluffy.
  7. 7
    Serves 8.

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