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Yields1 Serving
 ½ lb Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
 15 oz Black-Eyed Peas
 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
 2 Celery Ribs, chopped
 6 Green Onions, sliced
 1 cup uncooked Long-Grain Rice
 2 cups Chicken Stock or Broth
 Cayenne Pepper
 ½ tsp dried Basil
 ¼ tsp dried Thyme
 ¼ tsp dried Oregano
 1 Bay Leaf
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In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

Ingredients

 ½ lb Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
 15 oz Black-Eyed Peas
 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
 2 Celery Ribs, chopped
 6 Green Onions, sliced
 1 cup uncooked Long-Grain Rice
 2 cups Chicken Stock or Broth
 Cayenne Pepper
 ½ tsp dried Basil
 ¼ tsp dried Thyme
 ¼ tsp dried Oregano
 1 Bay Leaf

Directions

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In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

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