Name: Mary Mac's Tea Rooms Hoppin’ John Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cups Black-eyed peas; 1 cups Long-grain rice; 1 piece Smoked ham hock; 1 medium Onion; 1 medium Green bell pepper; 2 cloves Garlic; 4 cups Chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes; 1 leaf Bay leaf

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Savor the comforting flavors of our Hoppin’ John, a Southern classic that combines tender black-eyed peas with fluffy rice, smoky ham hocks, and a medley of spices. This hearty dish is simmered to perfection, offering a delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. Served warm, it's a perfect dish for any occasion, bringing a taste of tradition to your table.

Soak the black-eyed peas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.

Prepare the Black-eyed Peas

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Cook the Vegetables

Add the smoked ham hock to the pot and stir in the soaked black-eyed peas. Pour in the chicken broth, and add salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, 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 30 minutes.

Simmer

Stir in the long-grain rice, cover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Add Rice

Remove the ham hock and bay leaf. Shred the meat from the ham hock and return it to the pot, stirring everything together. Serve warm.

Serve

Black-eyed peas

Long-grain rice

Smoked ham hock

Onion

Green bell pepper

Garlic

Chicken broth

Olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

Red pepper flakes

Bay leaf

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Make Hoppin’ John Recipe in just 1h 15m. Savor the comforting flavors of our Hoppin’ John, a Southern classic that combines tender black-eyed peas with fluffy rice, smoky ham hocks, and a medley of spices. This hearty dish is simmered to perfection, offering a delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. Served warm, it's a perfect dish for any occasion, bringing a taste of tradition to your table.

Hoppin’ John Recipe

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