Hopping John

10 servings

Considered good luck, Hopping John is a traditional dish of rice and beans traditionally served in the American South on New Year's Day.

• 4 Bacon strips
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 diced red bell pepper
• 2 10 oz. packages defrosted
     black-eyed peas, (or 2 cups fresh)
• 1/2 cup Uncooked white rice
• 2 cups water
•    Salt & pepper, to taste
•    Louisiana Hot Sauce

Dice bacon; brown in dutch oven until almost crisp then add with onion and peppers.Cook until the bacon is crisp and vegetables are soft. Add peas and rice; stir; then add the water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over very low heat about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Salt & pepper to taste. Add a dash of hot sauce (to taste).

Bon appetit!