Hopping John

Name: Hopping John
Ingredients: 2 cups dried black-eyed peas; 3/4 pound ham, chopped; 1 quart water; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 cups hot cooked rice; 1/2 cup chopped green onions

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups dried black-eyed peas
3/4 pound ham, chopped
1 quart water
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1

Bring peas and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain.
2

Bring ham and 1 quart water to a boil in saucepan; boil 15 minutes. Add peas; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.
3

Add onion and next 3 ingredients, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until peas are tender. Stir in hot rice and green onions.