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Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (Nueske’s brand recommended)
• 1 yellow onion, chopped into small dice
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 2 cups water
• 1 Tbs. table salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup Carolina Gold Rice (or long grain rice)
• 4 cups frozen black-eyed peas (or cooked from dry beans)
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 1⁄2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
• 6 scallions, chopped