Savor the rich flavors of Southern tradition with our Hoppin’ John, a hearty dish featuring tender black-eyed peas and savory rice, perfectly seasoned with smoky ham hocks and a medley of aromatic spices. This comforting bowl is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of good fortune and deliciousness, ideal for any soul food lover.

Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Peas

In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Sauté the Vegetables

Add the smoked ham hock to the pot and stir in the soaked black-eyed peas, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.

Add the Ham Hock

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.

Simmer

Remove the ham hock and set aside. Stir in the rice, cover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

Cook the Rice

Dice the ham hock and return the meat to the pot. Stir everything together and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Finish the Dish

Black-eyed peas

Long-grain rice

Smoked ham hock

Onion, chopped

Garlic, minced

Green bell pepper, chopped

Celery, chopped

Chicken broth

Salt

Black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Bay leaf

Hoppin’ John

Make Hoppin’ John Recipe in just 1h 30m. Savor the rich flavors of Southern tradition with our Hoppin’ John, a hearty dish featuring tender black-eyed peas and savory rice, perfectly seasoned with smoky ham hocks and a medley of aromatic spices. This comforting bowl is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of good fortune and deliciousness, ideal for any soul food lover.

Hoppin’ John Recipe

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