Ingredients

  • 2 c. dried black-eyed peas
  • 1/2 lb. salt pork, quartered
  • 2 c. chopped onions
  • 1 c. chopped green pepper
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 c. uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper

Method

  • Wash peas; place in a Dutch oven.
  • Cover with water 2 inches above peas.
  • Let soak 8 hours.
  • Drain.
  • Return peas to saucepan. Add salt pork, onions and green pepper.
  • Cover with water and simmer, covered, 2 hours or until peas are tender and water has cooked very low.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups of water, rice and seasonings to peas.
  • Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done.
  • Add additional water if necessary.
  • Yields 8 to 10 servings.