Recipe

Hoppin John Recipe

	Choclytcandy / All my dishes 11 months, 3 weeks ago Big Mama's Back In the Kitchen by Charlene Johnson Prep:120m Cook:60m Servings:6	Choclytcand
	peas rice ham

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas

1 quart water

1 lb ham, chopped

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped green onion

2 tbs chopped jalapeno peppers

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

2 tsp Creole seasoning

sugar to taste (optional)

2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

Cover peas with water in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Cook over high heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let set 1 1/2- 2 hours. Drain thoroughly.

In a heavy pot, bring 1 quart water to a rolling boil. Add ham and cook over high heat 15 minutes. Add drained peas. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add onions, peppers, sugar, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, approximately 25 minutes. Stir hot rice into mixture.

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Comments

dynie 11 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I like the jalapeno!

shelleybeanz73 11 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I love hoppin john, got my 5...thx for the add!!

justjakesmom 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
My mom made this all the time when I was growing up (minus the jalapenos) I like the addition of the spice, though! Thanks.

swamphunter007 6 months, 1 week ago said:
I love the jalapeno part. I make a version of this, but I use dry field peas. I can't wait to try yours, it sounds so good!

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