Hoppin John - Cajun Black-eyed Peas

• 3 cans black-eyed peas, undrained
• 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) water
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) raw white rice

1. Bring peas to boil in saucepan.
2. Fry bacon until crisp, drain, and remove from skillet.
3. In drippings, saute onion, pepper and celery until tender.
4. Add bacon and onions to peas; heat through.
5. Add vegetables and cook an additional 10 minutes, covered.
6. Add rice and remaining ingredients, cook for 25 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy a taste of Cajun cooking.

blackeyed peas, water, bacon, onion, green pepper, stalks celery, clove garlic, hot sauce, cajun seasoning, white rice

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/000E6A (may not work)