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Hopping John

I lb. breakfast bacon I pint (2 cups) red or I pint (2 cups) rice Salt and pepper to taste Water cow peas Wash the peas and soak them in water overnight; when ready to place on the fire pour over them a quart of water and boil until half done; then add the bacon after washing it. Should the water boil away, add a little warm water. Wash the rice, add water, and allow to boil for twenty