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Name: Authentic Hoppin John Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas; 6 cups water (for soaking and cooking); 4 ounces salt pork or bacon, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 3 cups chicken broth or reserved cooking liquid; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)