Hoppin John
Source of Recipe
Marla
List of Ingredients
Hoppin John
1 1/4 cups dried black eye peas, about 1/2 pound dry
1 meaty ham hock (about 3/4 pound)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery and leaves, chopped fine
1/2 tablespoon red or green bell peppers, chopped fine, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce, to taste
4 cups cooked rice (approx 3/4 cup per person)
Cornbread and cooked greens, optional Recipe
Wash and sort black eyed peas. Cover with water, place in refrigerator and soak overnight. NOTE - TO QUICK SOAK: cover peas with 6-8 cups hot water; bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand 1 hour.
Drain beans and cover with 6 cups fresh water. Add ham hock, bay leaf, thyme, onion, celery, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer 2-3 hours or until black eyed peas are tender. Remove bay leaf, season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Serve over hot cooked rice, with cornbread, cooked greens and with a cold glass of milk.
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