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     Title: Southern Hoppin' John
Categories: Pork, Vegetables, Herbs, Beans, Rice
     Yield: 6 servings

   1/2 lb Sliced bacon; in 1" pieces
     1 sm Bell pepper; any color,
          - chopped
     2    Celery ribs; chopped
     6    Green onions; sliced
     1 c  Uncooked long-grain rice
     2 c  Water
   1/4 ts Salt
     1 ts Cayenne pepper
   1/2 ts Dried basil
   1/4 ts Dried thyme
   1/4 ts Dried oregano
     1    Bay leaf
    15 oz Can black-eyed peas; rinsed,
          - drained

 In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until
 crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tb
 drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings
 until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings.
 Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer
 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

 Recipe by Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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