Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. smoked ham hock; 6 c. water; 1 can peas; 2 c. uncooked long, grained rice; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 c. chopped tomatoes

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 lb. smoked ham hock
6 c. water
1 can peas
2 c. uncooked long, grained rice
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. chopped tomatoes

Directions

1

Bring ham hock and water to a boil.
2

Reduce heat.
3

Cover and simmer 1 hour.
4

Remove ham hock and cut meat from bone.
5

Stir ham and remaining ingredients, except tomatoes, into water.
6

Bring to a boil.
7

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice and peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
8

Add tomatoes and cook until hot.