{"product_id":"hoppin-john","title":"Hoppin' John","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound dried black-eyed peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 ounces bacon, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large onion, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 green bell pepper, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 celery stalks, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups long-grain white rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cups chicken or vegetable broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 bay leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse black-eyed peas and soak overnight in 6 cups water, or quick-soak by boiling for 2 minutes then letting sit 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain peas and set aside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes, then remove and crumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery in bacon fat for 5 minutes until softened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd drained black-eyed peas, broth, salt, pepper, cayenne, bay leaves, and thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in rice and butter, and return to a boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove bay leaves, fluff with a fork, and stir in crumbled bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet rest for 5 minutes before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you forget to soak peas, use canned black-eyed peas and reduce cooking time by 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery is traditional in Southern cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extra flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally served on New Year's Day for good luck in the new year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RolTak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988859756641,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0845\/1425\/files\/Hoppin_John.jpg?v=1793399969","url":"https:\/\/www.pantribot.com\/products\/hoppin-john","provider":"PantriBot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}