"Use your instant pot to make a Hoppin' John dish that is so hearty and flavorful, the promise of luck when eaten on New Years is merely an added bonus. The old Southern tradition says that each person should eat one pea per year for good luck and posterity. You've got everyone covered with this fast, delicious go-to recipe. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried black-eyed peas
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1 (1-lb.) ham hock
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1 onion, halved
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3 garlic cloves
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4 bay leaves
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1/2 pound bacon, diced
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 ribs of celery, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 jalapeño pepper
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1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 cup long-grain rice
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1 bunch green onions
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper