Hot Hoppin' John Salad

Ingredients

1 c coarsely ham
1 c onion
2 garlic
1 tb vegetable oil
3 c rice
16 oz black-eyed peas
1 ts pepper sauce
1/2 ts cracked black pepper
1/4 ts salt
2 slices bacon
4 c cabbage
1/2 cup onion
1 tablespoon drippings

Instructions

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.