Thyme4mas Hoppin John Recipe

How to make it

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• Soak dried peas overnight, or quick cook method.
• Drain and rinse beans.
• Place beans in a large stock pot and cover in water, with extra inch deep
• Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, In a large skillet, fry salt-pork, turning often, until 2 tbsp of fat are rendered.
• Remove salt-pork, reserve.
• Add onion and celery and saute' until soft.
• Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
• Add to beans along with pork, pepper pod,bay leaves and a couple of grindings of fresh black pepper and Bouquet Garni.
• Return to a boil.
• Lower temp and simmer, partly covered for about one hour or until beans are tender .
• Adjust the salt.
• Use 2 cups of the broth from the peas to cook your rice in.
• Cook rice according to directions , omitting the salt.
• Discard the pepper pod and Bouquet Garni.
• Simmer the peas uncovered until some of the liquid is reduced and the sauce is creamy.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Serve beans over rice ( I like mine with collard greens on the side, or on top.)
• Fresh diced tomatoes and sliced green onions make a nice garnish.