Paul Prudhomme's Hoppin' John Recipe

Directions:

1. Combine seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Place bacon in a large ovenproof pot and cook over high heat until bacon begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups onions, 1 cup peppers, 1 cup celery, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon seasoning mix, bay leaves, and half the peas.
4. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the garlic and 2 cups stock.
6. Scrape bottom of pot.
7. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
8. Add 1 cup stock and scrape bottom of pot.
9. Add sausage, 6 cups stock, remaining onions, remaining peppers, remaining celery, remaining peas, and remaining seasoning mix.
10. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
11. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
12. Preheat oven to 350°.
13. Stir in rice and remaining stock.
14. Bring to a boil over high heat.
15. Cover pot and bake in oven 15 minutes.