Quick Hoppin' John from a Western Girl.

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 12 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) package zatarain's jambalaya mix
• 1 -2 cup ham, cubed as desired
• 12 lb collard greens, trimmed and cut (see note)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas

1. In a 3 qt pot, brown bacon.
2. Add chopped onion, green pepper and carrots and continue cooking until onion is translucent.
3. Add the rice mix, ham and 6 cups water.
4. Bring to boil.
5. Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
6. The rice will not absorb all the liquid.
7. If it does, add more water until a stew-like consistency is obtained.
8. Once rice is cooked, stir in the collard greens and Sriracha Sauce.
9. Continue to cook another 5 to 10 minutes until greens are cooked to the degree you prefer.

bacon, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, water, ham, collard greens, chili sauce, blackeyed peas

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quick-hoppin-john-from-a-western-girl-525362 (may not work)