Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John

Giant Mart has black eyed peas on sale for .79 a bag.Ingredients:4 strips diced bacon1 small onion1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper1 cup dried black eyed peas1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained1.5 cups long grain rice1 tsp. saltDirections:Cook bacon until it just begins to crisp. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Scrape bacon, bacon fat and onion into slow cooker. Add crushed red pepper, peas and 4 cups water and stir. Cover and cook on low, 3-4 hours.Stir in tomatoes, rice and salt. Cover and continue to cook just until rice is tender and absorbed the liquid, 1-1.5 hours. Fluff and serve.