Hopping John With Ham

Name: Hopping John With Ham
Ingredients: 2 c. dried black-eyed peas; 1/2 lb. ham; 2 qt. water; 1 c. uncooked regular rice; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped celery; 2 tsp. butter or margarine; 1/2 to 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 1/2 to 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 c. dried black-eyed peas
1/2 lb. ham
2 qt. water
1 c. uncooked regular rice
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
2 tsp. butter or margarine
1/2 to 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Sort and wash peas.
2

Place in a heavy saucepan.
3

Cover with water and bring to a boil.
4

Cook 2 minutes.
5

Remove from heat. Cover and let soak 1 hour; drain.
6

Combine ham and 2 quarts water in a large Dutch oven.
7

Bring to a boil.
8

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
9

Add peas and bring to a boil.
10

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
11

Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
12

Reduce heat; cover and simmer an additional 30 minutes or until black-eyed peas are done.
13

Remove ham; cut into small pieces. Stir ham into pea mixture.