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hoppin' john

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
JANET JORDAN
@MRSJANET
BRISTOW, OK
(3 ratings)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hoppin' john

  • 1/2 lb
    black-eyed peas
  • water to cover
  • 1/4 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 c
    rice
  • 1/2 c
    cooked ham, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 dash
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary ground

How To Make hoppin' john

  • 1
    Wash peas; add five cups boiling water.
  • 2
    Parboil three minutes. Remove from heat, cover and soak four hours.
  • 3
    Drain and rinse peas.
  • 4
    Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender.
  • 5
    Add soaked peas, ham, 1 1/2 cups water and seasonings.
  • 6
    Bring to a boil.
  • 7
    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans and rice are tender (approximately 25 to 30 minutes). Remove bay leaf before serving.
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