Hoppin' John
Hoppin' John
1 pound ham hocks
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups dried black-eyed peas
1 1/2 cups rice
uncooked
salt
black pepper
Combine ham hocks, onion, salt, red pepper and water in large saucepan. Bring to a
boil, cover, and simmer 1-1/4 hours, or until ham is tender.Meanwhile, wash blackeyes.
Combine blackeyes and 6 cups water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from
heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.Remove ham hocks from saucepan. Add water to liquid left
in saucepan to measure 3-1/2 cups, if necessary. Cut meat into small pieces,
discarding bone and rind. Drain blackeyes; discard soaking liquid. Combine
ham, blackeyes and rice in large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat,
cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until blackeyes and rice are tender and
liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes 8 servings.
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