Hot Hoppin' John Salad

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped Ham
• 1 cup chopped Onion, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups hot cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
• 1 16-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoonhot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 slices Bacon
• 4 cups very finely shredded green cabbage

Procedures

Cook Ham, 1/2 cup Onion and garlic in oil in saucepan until lightly browned. Stir in rice, Peas, pepper sauce, pepper and salt. Cook until thoroughly heated.

Place Bacon in large skillet; cook until crisp; set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add cabbage and remaining 1/2 cup Onion; stir-fry until tender-crisp. Spoon onto large platter. Ladle rice mixture into center of cabbage; crumble Bacon over top of salad. Serve hot or at room temperature.