Ada Mae's Old Fashioned Recipes

Hopping John Black Eyed Peas

1 c. dried black eyed peas
1 pod red pepper
1/2 lb. bacon or salt pork, diced
3 c. cooked rice
As need for taste: salt, black
pepper and cayenne pepper

Wash peas and soak overnight. Using the same liquid, add the pork and pepper pod; cook until peas are tender but whole. Add cooked rice, salt and other peppers and mix well. Place in a covered casserole and cook until all the liquid is absorbed. Serves 8.