Bahamian Peas and Rice

==Description==
This is usually served as a side dish.
==Ingredients==
* ¼ lb salt pork, diced
* 1 small onion, sliced
* 1 celery rib, chopped
* ¼ cup tomato paste
* 3 cup water
* salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* ¼ green pepper, seeded and
* 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
* ¾ cup cooked pigeon peas, (black-eyed peas can be substituted)
* 2 cup uncooked white rice
==Directions==
# Fry the salt pork in a large skillet until the fat has been released, then add the vegetable oil.
# Add the onion and saute until translucent. Then add the green pepper, celery, thyme, and tomato paste.
# Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
# Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
# Transfer the pea mixture to a saucepan and add the water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, add the rice, and stir.
# Reduce the heat when the water returns to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
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