Hoppin' John - The Seasoned Mom

Name: Hoppin' John - The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas; 4 strips bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 5 cups water; 1 smoked ham hock ((about 12 ounces)); 2 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional); Optional garnish: chopped scallions, fresh parsley, or fresh thyme

"A classic Southern dish! Hoppin' John, or "Carolina Peas and Rice," is black-eyed peas, rice, and pork served for a lucky New Year's meal!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup dried black-eyed peas

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4 strips bacon, chopped

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1 large onion, diced

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1 stalk celery, diced

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2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

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5 cups water

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1 smoked ham hock ((about 12 ounces))

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2 thyme sprigs

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1 bay leaf

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½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

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1 cup long-grain white rice

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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

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Optional garnish: chopped scallions, fresh parsley, or fresh thyme

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