HOPPIN' JOHN

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Made with black-eyed peas and smoked ham, this southern staple is served on New Year's day for luck.

Provided by By Stacey Little

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (1 lb) dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup chopped smoked ham
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 can (10 to 14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 dried bay leaf
Salt to taste
6 cups hot cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse peas. Soak peas in enough water to cover at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse soaked peas; set aside. In 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add garlic; sauté about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add ham hock, broth, tomatoes and bay leaf. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer; stir in soaked peas. Add salt to taste. Cook 50 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove ham hock. Remove ham from bone; discard bone. Shred ham; return to Dutch oven and stir. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Prince Gibbons
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I'm a big fan of Hoppin' John, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The flavors were well-balanced, and the dish was hearty and comforting. I especially liked the addition of the collard greens.


Hazel Hill
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This is my go-to recipe for Hoppin' John. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that it can be made in a slow cooker, which frees up my time to do other things.


Pradeep Banjade
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I love Hoppin' John, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so hearty and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sunique Warney
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This Hoppin' John recipe is one of the best I've tried. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so hearty and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rehman Rehman Ali
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a delicious and affordable meal. I love that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Shirly Pangilinan
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I made this Hoppin' John recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rajveer kaur Rajveer kaur
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This was my first time making Hoppin' John, and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I loved the combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and ham hock.


Umair Sunrya
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I've been making this Hoppin' John recipe for years, and it's always a hit. The black-eyed peas are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zahad Muhammad
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a delicious and affordable meal. I love that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Tariq Abdulrehman
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I love Hoppin' John, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so hearty and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shohag GAming
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This is my go-to recipe for Hoppin' John. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that it can be made in a slow cooker, which frees up my time to do other things.


Mwenda Chanda
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I made this Hoppin' John recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


DeWayne Endsley
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a delicious and affordable meal. I love that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.


LaQuita Watson
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I've been making Hoppin' John for years, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The black-eyed peas are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


ocloo philip
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This was my first time making Hoppin' John, and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I loved the combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and ham hock.


Jesica Mckenzie
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I'm a big fan of Hoppin' John, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The flavors were well-balanced, and the dish was hearty and comforting. I especially liked the addition of the collard greens.


Patricialynn Dickey
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a winner! It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious. The black-eyed peas are cooked perfectly, and the smoky flavor from the ham hock is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.