HOPPIN' JOHN

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Made with black-eyed peas and smoked ham, this southern staple is served on New Year's day for luck.

Provided by By Stacey Little

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (1 lb) dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup chopped smoked ham
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 can (10 to 14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 dried bay leaf
Salt to taste
6 cups hot cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse peas. Soak peas in enough water to cover at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse soaked peas; set aside. In 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add garlic; sauté about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add ham hock, broth, tomatoes and bay leaf. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer; stir in soaked peas. Add salt to taste. Cook 50 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove ham hock. Remove ham from bone; discard bone. Shred ham; return to Dutch oven and stir. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Satifna Satifnasrasheed
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to make a difference in the world. By eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you're helping to support farmers and families in need.


Troy Loy
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. It's a delicious and thoughtful dish that's sure to be appreciated.


mila Laurrier
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's sure to satisfy your hunger.


Graham Field
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to celebrate New Year's Day. It's a delicious and festive dish that's sure to bring you good luck in the new year.


Gamer Guy
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat black-eyed peas. My kids love this dish and they always ask for seconds.


Tina Schleenbaker
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook black-eyed peas. This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to change things up.


Joane Miles
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is the perfect way to use it up.


Naza Khan
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I served this Hoppin' John recipe with a side of cornbread and collard greens. It was the perfect Southern meal.


Diego Mk
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I'm a fan of spicy food, so I added a few cayenne pepper flakes to this Hoppin' John recipe. It gave the dish a nice kick without being too overwhelming.


ImANormalPerson
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I made this Hoppin' John recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work. It was so easy and convenient.


Hayat Musema
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this Hoppin' John recipe with tofu instead of smoked sausage. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed all the flavors of the other ingredients and the dish was still very hearty and satisfying.


Enrique Guadalupe sr.
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a family favorite. We make it every New Year's Day for good luck. It's always a delicious and festive meal.


Hrrhh hdhff
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I've made this Hoppin' John recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Yousuf Rony
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This Hoppin' John recipe is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Madeline Cox
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I made this Hoppin' John recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for my next potluck.


Lucky Kumar
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Laboni
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I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I loved this recipe! The smoked sausage and rice really balance out the flavor of the peas. I will definitely be making this again.


malcolm woodhouse
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This was my first time making Hoppin' John and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


haad rao
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I'm a chef and I have to say, this Hoppin' John recipe is one of the best I've ever had. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Southern cuisine.


Tshering Zangmo
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My family loved this Hoppin' John recipe! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked sausage was perfect.