Try this homemade John'S Black-Eyed Peas recipe the whole family will love. Made with bacon, long grain rice, water and coconut. Easy step-by-step instr…
This John'S Black-Eyed Peas relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as slab bacon, long grain rice, qt. water and coconut, shredded (optional). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 620 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026