2 ham hocks
2 qts. water
2 c. black eye peas
1 c. brown rice
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
1 sm. hot red pepper, crushed

Boil ham hocks in the water and stir in peas. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir in uncooked rice, bay leaf, onion and red pepper. Stir once; cover and cook without stirring about 45 minutes until rice is done.

Quick Hoppin' John? Well - prepare a cup of instant rice. Add 2 cups canned black-eye peas. Add bacon drippings to suit your taste. Also some chopped onions. If too soupy, drain peas before adding to rice.