Senator McConnell's Hoppin' John

Description
Home Cookin' Kentucky Recipes from the office of Senator Mitch McConnell, public domain government resource—source of original recipe
 * Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 2 cups fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
 * ¼ pound of bacon
 * 2 small red pepper pods
 * 2 cups uncooked regular rice
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Cover peas with water.
 * 2) Simmer peas, bacon and peppers in a covered pot over low heat for 1 to 1½ hours or until tender.
 * 3) Add rice, cover and cook over low heat, stirring frequently until rice is cooked.
 * 4) Add more water during cooking if necessary. Add salt to desired taste.