Hoppin' John
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- Step 1
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Brown bacon in a heavy pot; soften onion, pepper and celery in its fat.
- Step 2
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Stir in rice and thyme, then broth and salt.
- Step 3
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Cover and cook according to rice package, adding beans for the last 8–10 minutes.
- Step 4
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Rest covered 10 minutes and fluff; this canned-pea version shortens traditional preparation. New Year associations need a sourced history note.
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Medium saucepan with a lid
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.