HOPPIN' JOHN

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Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee

Categories     side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried black-eyed peas or field peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 smoked hog jowl, or 1/4 pound (3 strips) thick-cut smoked bacon
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
5 or 6 peeled whole tomatoes, or half a 28-ounce can, drained (optional)
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Wash the peas in a strainer, and soak them for 4 hours in ample fresh water. When ready, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a 4-quart pot, and brown the hog jowl on both sides. (If using bacon, omit the olive oil, and simply render the fat in the pot for 5 minutes.) Add onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 6 cups water, black pepper, red pepper and salt, and bring to a boil.
  • Let mixture boil 10 minutes, and then add peas. Maintain a low boil, uncovered, until peas are nearly tender (25 minutes for black-eyed peas, 30 minutes for field peas). In a bowl, lightly crush tomatoes, and add to pot. Add rice to pot, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
  • Turn off flame, and allow hoppin' John to steam in pot, lid on, for 5 minutes. If using hog jowl, remove from pot, and shred meat. Fluff hoppin' John, and add shredded jowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 235 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Daphine Njeri
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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.


maqsood rana
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I love this Hoppin' John recipe! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make it for my family on New Year's Day.


Mr. janjua
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to celebrate New Year's Day. It's a delicious and lucky dish.


StAtuS UpDatE
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This Hoppin' John recipe is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Gjjl Gjjl
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I've made this Hoppin' John recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


Nashua Johnley
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a staple in my household. It's a delicious and comforting dish that everyone loves.


gina davis
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I love this Hoppin' John recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with cornbread and collard greens.


Nimra Shehzadi
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very flavorful and satisfying dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Hoppin' John recipe.


Naazik Thimod
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I made this Hoppin' John for New Year's Day and it was a hit! The black-eyed peas were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Al Myers
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This recipe was easy to follow and the Hoppin' John turned out great! I loved the addition of the smoked sausage, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.


MrsS Sanders
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I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very comforting. I would definitely make this again.


Tyshae Jackson
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This was a great recipe! The Hoppin' John was flavorful and comforting. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Herbert Sserwanja
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the collard greens, which gave the dish a nice pop of color and flavor.


Jareth Aguilar
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I love Hoppin' John, and this recipe did not disappoint. The black-eyed peas were cooked perfectly, and the overall flavor was spot-on. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Hoppin' John recipe.


Mahi Alom Musa
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This was my first time making Hoppin' John, and I'm so glad I tried it! It was surprisingly easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Simmone Golden
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I've made Hoppin' John many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and flavorful dish.


nenja boss
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a hit! The flavors of the black-eyed peas, rice, and spices came together perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the bacon, which gave the dish a smoky and savory flavor.