Hoppin' John with Bacon

Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup dried blackeye Peas
* 1/2 pound rindless slab Bacon, in one piece
* 1 1/2 quarts water
* 1 cup chopped Onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 2 cups hot cooked rice
 
== Directions ==
# Barely cover Peas with cold water and soak overnight. Drain. 
# Cook Bacon in water about 1 hour. 
# Add Peas, garlic, Onion, salt and pepper. Cover and continue cooking for 1 hour or until blackeyes are tender. 
# Remove Bacon, slice, and set aside, keeping it warm. 
# Drain blackeyes, if desired. 
# Add rice and fluff lightly.
# Serve with sliced Bacon.
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