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Hoppin' John
This classic Hoppin’ John is made with black-eyed peas, a ham hock, and rice. It's a comforting New Year’s dish that’s simple, hearty, and full of flavor.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 7h⏳ Prep: 6h🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Soak the black-eyed peas in cool water for at least ⏱️ 6 hours. Rinse before using.
2
Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery, and stir. Cook for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Stir in the soaked beans, then add chicken broth and ham hock as well as salt, pepper, and cayenne, to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pot for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
large onion, diced1garlic, minced4 cloves
3
After ⏱️ 30 minutes, check the liquid level; if it's too soupy, cook with the lid off for another ⏱️ 15 minutes or so. If it's too thick, splash in a little more broth. Stir in vinegar, then taste for seasonings. Add more spice if needed.
4
Serve over white or brown rice, making sure to get plenty of the cooking liquid spooned over the top. Or, you may mix the bean mixture with the rice before serving.
White or brown rice, to serve
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Variations: Add red bell pepper, canned diced tomatoes, diced jalapeños, diced ham (instead of ham hocks), or sliced bacon (instead of ham hocks). Stir in torn-up kale when ⏱️ 5 minutes of cooking time remain. You can also use canned, drained black-eyed peas if preferred. Just use diced ham instead of ham hock and a little less broth, as peas won't need to cook as long.
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