Hoppin' John
["1 16 oz. pkg. black-eyed peas", "6 cups water", "8 oz. slab bacon (cut into cubes)", "1 tsp. Tabasco sauce", "1 tsp. salt", "2 medium onions, chopped", "1 cup raw rice", "1 1/2 cups boiling water"]
["Wash peas and place in large pan with cold water.", "Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.", "Fry bacon slowly until brown, drain.", "Add Tabasco sauce, bacon and salt to peas.", "Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, stirring frequently for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Should be moist, but not wet.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["black-eyed peas", "water", "bacon", "Tabasco sauce", "salt", "onions", "rice", "boiling water"]