Hoppin' John
Hoppin John is a traditional Southern dish of peas and rice with vegetables and ham. This is often served as a new year traditional meal.
Servings: 1 Side Dish
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb Pancetta or Bacon diced
- 1 Large Bell Pepper diced
- 1 Large Yellow Onion diced
- 1 c Celery diced
- 1 Clove Garlic minced
- 1 Jalapeno ribs and seeds removed, diced
- 1 lb Black Eyed Peas
- 1 c Ham cubed
- 4 c Chicken Stock
- 4 c Water
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2.5 c Rice
Instructions
- Soak the dried black eyed peas overnight then drain before cooking.
- In a dutch oven or large pot, saute the pancetta (or bacon) over medium heat then add the ham and cook until the fat drippings have rendered from the meat.
- Next, add the vegetables and garlic then saute for five minutes.
- Next, add the chicken stock and water then the seasonings and a bay leaf.
- Next, add the black eyed peas.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
- Stir occasionally.
- Lastly, add the rice and cook and additional 20 minutes. Simmer longer if needed to reduce the amount of liquid.
- Serve as is or with a wedge of Southern skillet cornbread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 462mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g