Hoppin John - Earth Fare

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed
• 8 cups water, divided
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 small ham hock
• 5 slices of thick cut bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes