Hopping John

Name: Hopping John
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. dry black-eyed peas; 4 c. water; 1 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. crushed dried red pepper; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 8 oz. salt pork, rinsed and cut in 12 pieces; 3 c. cooked long grain rice

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. dry black-eyed peas
4 c. water
1 1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed dried red pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
8 oz. salt pork, rinsed and cut in 12 pieces
3 c. cooked long grain rice

Directions

1

Rinse peas.
2

In a 3-quart saucepan, add peas to water ; cover and bring to boiling.
3

Boil for 2 minutes; remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
4

Add onion, pepper, red pepper, garlic and bay leaf.
5

Bring to boiling, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
6

Stir in salt pork and simmer, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes more, until tender, stirring frequently.
7

Remove salt pork and bay leaf; mash the pea mixture slightly.
8

Season to taste with salt, if desired.
9

Serve with hot rice.