Hopping John

Name: Hopping John
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dried black-eyed peas (1 1/4 c.); water; 1 ham hock, split; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. crushed dried red peppers; 1 c. rice; 1 tsp. salt; classic pepper relish (optional)

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dried black-eyed peas (1 1/4 c.)
water
1 ham hock, split
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. crushed dried red peppers
1 c. rice
1 tsp. salt
classic pepper relish (optional)

Directions

1

Place peas in large kettle; add water to cover generously and soak overnight or cover.
2

Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes and let stand 2 hours.
3

Place ham hock, onion, red pepper and water to cover in saucepan.
4

Boil 30 minutes.
5

Add ham hock mixture with liquid to peas.
6

Cover and boil 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
7

Add more water as needed to keep peas juicy.
8

Add rice and salt; stir.
9

Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
10

Serve hot.
11

Sliced sweet onion or pepper relish can be served with Hopping John.
12

Makes 6 servings.