INGREDIENTS
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2 cups black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
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8 cups water
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3⁄4 lb ham, 1/2 inch cubed
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1⁄4 lb bacon, 1/2 inch strip
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1 cup onion, diced
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1 teaspoon garlic, roasted
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
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1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
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1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground