Hoppin' John | Duryee.net

Ingredients

• 1/3 pound bacon (5 or 6 ounces), or 1 ham hock plus 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, about 2 cups
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 heaping teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• Salt
• 2 cups long-grain rice