INGREDIENTS
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1/3 pound bacon, or 1 ham hock plus 2 Tbsp oil
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1 celery stalk, diced
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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1 small green pepper, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, about 2 cups
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 heaping teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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Salt
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2 cups long-grain rice
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Scallions or green onions for garnish