Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Ingredients: 2 c. dry black-eyed peas; 3/4 c. salt pork, bacon or ham; 1 c. diced onions; 1 c. long-grain or brown rice (uncooked); 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 2 tsp. red pepper flakes; salt and black pepper to taste

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 c. dry black-eyed peas
3/4 c. salt pork, bacon or ham
1 c. diced onions
1 c. long-grain or brown rice (uncooked)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Put peas and 8 cups or more water into a covered pot and bring peas to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer about 45 minutes or until tender.
2

While peas are cooking, cut meat into cubes and dice onion. Put in skillet and fry 5 minutes, until crisp.
3

When peas are done combine meat, onions, rice, thyme, red pepper and peas and stir.
4

Simmer another 25 minutes until rice is done and liquid is absorbed.