Hoppin' John
["2 c. dry black-eyed peas", "3/4 c. salt pork, bacon or ham", "1 c. diced onions", "1 c. long-grain or brown rice (uncooked)", "1/4 tsp. dried thyme", "2 tsp. red pepper flakes", "salt and black pepper to taste"]
["Put peas and 8 cups or more water into a covered pot and bring peas to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer about 45 minutes or until tender.", "While peas are cooking, cut meat into cubes and dice onion. Put in skillet and fry 5 minutes, until crisp.", "When peas are done combine meat, onions, rice, thyme, red pepper and peas and stir.", "Simmer another 25 minutes until rice is done and liquid is absorbed."]
["black-eyed peas", "salt pork", "onions", "long-grain", "thyme", "red pepper", "salt"]