Hopping John

Serves8 to 10
CostInexpensive
Total Timea day or more
One Pot MealYes
OccasionBuffet, Family Get-together
Recipe Courseside dish
Dietary Considerationegg-free, lactose-free, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturemeaty, salty
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- Ham hock or Country Cured Ham skin and fat trimmings
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ cup long grain rice
- Salt and freshly milled pepper
Instructions
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Soak the peas overnight in several quarts of water. Dice the ham fat and render it in a large pot over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook until wilted.
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Drain the peas and add them along with the bay leaf and cold water to cover. Add the ham hock or a large piece of ham skin, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, or until the peas are almost tender.
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Add the rice, cover and cook for 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary, until the rice is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
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