Hopping John Recipe
Are you looking for a Hopping John recipe made in the authentic way? A lip-smacking Main Dish, this Hopping John completes your spread. I am sure both of us will be in agreement that this Hopping John is very delectable.
Ingredients
1/2 pound bacon, in onepiece
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups black eyed peas, fresh, frozen, or dried
Directions
If you use dried peas, soak them overnight in cold water.
Cook the bacon in 2 quarts water about 1 hour.
Then add black eyed peas and salt.
Continue cooking for 30 minutes or until peas are almost tender.
Add rice and boil about 15 to 18 minutes longer.
Lift out bacon, slice, and set aside, keeping it warm.
Drain peas and rice thoroughly, then place in a warm oven for a few minutes or until rice is fluffy.
Cook the bacon in 2 quarts water about 1 hour.
Then add black eyed peas and salt.
Continue cooking for 30 minutes or until peas are almost tender.
Add rice and boil about 15 to 18 minutes longer.
Lift out bacon, slice, and set aside, keeping it warm.
Drain peas and rice thoroughly, then place in a warm oven for a few minutes or until rice is fluffy.
