Recipe

Hoppin John Recipe

	Waterlily / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago This is my remembrance of my Pa Buck's version of this Southern classic. Prep:5m Cook:45m Servings:8	Waterlily
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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or bacon fat (My Pa Buck never had olive oil in his kitchen!)

1 large ham hock

1 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup green pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed

1 quart chicken stock

Bay leaf

1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves

Salt, black pepper, and cayenne

3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

3 cups steamed white rice

Directions

Heat oil or bacon drippingsin a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice, white bread, or cornbread.

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Comments

cheryilyn 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Sounds great

astrochef 10 months, 4 weeks ago said:
I have a wonderful memory of Hoppin' John and a great story about it.
This recipe sounds just great and we shall be trying it out very soon.

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