Hoppin’ John – Alberta Co-op

Ingredients

• 1 C black-eyed peas (dried)
• 5-6 C water OR broth
• 1 hot pepper, dried (or a pinch of pepper flakes)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 lb thick cut bacon, roughly chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4C)
• 1 T liquid smoke
• 1 C long-grain rice
• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes (optional)