Hoppin' John Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 strips thick smoky bacon
• diced coarsely
• 1 lg. onion
• diced coarsely
• 1 can (15 ounce.) black-eyed peas
• liquid removed
• liquid reserved & added to water to measure 2 c.
• 1 c. long grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large heavy saucepan, cook bacon over medium high heat till brown, but not crisp.
2. Add in onion and cook till wilted.
3. Add in rice and cook 1-2 min over high heat till translucent/soft and starting to parch.
4. Add in can liquid and water, followed by the black-eyed peas.
5. Add in thyme and bring to a boil, turn heat to simmer and cook till done, 15-20 min.
6. Add in parsley and fluff.
7. Turn heat off and let sit for 10-20 min and serve.