Hoppin' John (Craig Claiborne)
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Holiday, Southern |
| 1/8 | lb | Streaky bacon or salt pork*; cut into small cubes |
| 1/3 | c | Diced carrot |
| 1/2 | c | Celery; finely chopped |
| 2/3 | c | Onion; finely chopped |
| 10 | oz | Fresh or frozen black-eyed peas |
| 1 | Clove garlic; whole | |
| 2 3/4 | c | Water; (approximately) |
| 6 | Sprigs fresh thyme | |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| Salt to taste; optional | ||
| 1/4 | ts | Dried hot red pepper flakes |
| 1 | c | Rice |
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| GARNISHES | ||
| 1 | Ripe tomato; cored | |
| 1/4 | lb | Sharp cheddar cheese; finely grated |
| c | Scallion (including green part); finely chopped |
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