Hoppin' John

Directions

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   Rinse
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   peas
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   and
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   combine
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   with
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   8
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   cups water in large saucepan;
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   bring
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   to boil. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat letting stand for 1 hour.
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    Drain, reserving 6 cups of the cooking
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    liquid.
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    In
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    a
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    heavy
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    3-quart
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    saucepan, cook bacon, onion
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    and garlic until bacon is crisp and onion is tender but not brown.
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    Remove bacon and drain on paper towel.
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    Set aside while stirring peas into mixture in saucepan.
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    Bring to boil, cover
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    and reduce heat.
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    Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in crumbled bacon.
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    Serve immediately.