Hop N John

Directions

1. 1
   Place
2. 2
   ham hocks in 5 quart saucepot.
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   Add 8 cups water or enough to cover hocks.
4. 4
   Cover; bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Reduce to low heat;
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   simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bones, leaving meat in saucepot.
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   Add
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   onions,
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   celery,
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    salt,
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    pepper and peas; stir well.
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    Simmer slowly about 45 minutes or until peas are tender and liquid
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    level
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    is low.
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    Stir
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    rice into peas.
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    Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
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    Stir with fork to fluff rice mixture.
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    Serves 8.