Hoppin' John (Craig Claiborne)

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Holiday, Southern
1/8lbStreaky bacon or salt pork*; cut into small cubes
1/3cDiced carrot
1/2cCelery; finely chopped
2/3cOnion; finely chopped
10ozFresh or frozen black-eyed peas
1Clove garlic; whole
2 3/4cWater; (approximately)
6Sprigs fresh thyme
1Bay leaf
Salt to taste; optional
1/4tsDried hot red pepper flakes
1cRice
2tbButter
GARNISHES
1Ripe tomato; cored
1/4lbSharp cheddar cheese; finely grated
cScallion (including green part); finely chopped
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