Hoppin’ John
Ingredients
- 1 cup ham chopped
- 1 bag (1 lb.) black-eyed peas sorted and soaked overnight
- 1 carton (32 oz.) chicken broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
- 1 tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 6 cups rice cooked
Servings:
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked peas.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add onion and celery and sauté for until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more.
- Add ham, broth, tomatoes and chilies and bay leaf. Heat to boiling. Then reduce heat to simmer and stir in the peas.
- Add salt to taste. Let simmer for 50 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove and discard bay leaf and serve over cooked rice.
Recipe Notes
Hoppin' John can be made with the rice, rather than served on top, if desired. Some variations call for greens, cabbage, bacon or bone-in ham.
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