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Hoppin John

Hoppin John

Delicious Hoppin John recipe offers a comforting Southern dish packed with flavor and tradition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 302
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas soaked overnight
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water enough to cover the mixture
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Rinse the soaked black-eyed peas under cold water.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in the smoked ham hock and rinsed black-eyed peas. Add enough chicken broth or water to cover the mixture.
  4. Season with salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer.
  5. After about an hour or when the peas are tender, stir in the long-grain white rice. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
  6. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding chopped bell peppers for extra flavor or using vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.

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