Ham and Hoppin'John

Janet

I'm planning on fixing Dr. Chicken's double smoked ham tomorrow with some Hoppin' John on the side. Any favorite Hoppin' John recipes out there? I've used a yankee recipe for years and am interested in trying something different or unique. Would appreciate any ideas.[p]Janet

RRP

Janet, Hoppin John? What's that?

JJ

RRP,
Enjoy.[p]Hoppin' John

1 pound ham hocks
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups dried black-eyed peas
1 1/2 cups rice
uncooked
salt
black pepper

Combine ham hocks, onion, salt, red pepper and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1-1/4 hours, or until ham is tender.Meanwhile, wash blackeyes. Combine blackeyes and 6 cups water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.Remove ham hocks from saucepan. Add water to liquid left in saucepan to measure 3-1/2 cups, if necessary. Cut meat into small pieces, discarding bone and rind. Drain blackeyes; discard soaking liquid. Combine ham, blackeyes and rice in large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until blackeyes and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes 8 servings

Janet

RRP,
JJ said it all for the description. Plus, if I remember correctly, you are supposed to eat one black-eyed pea per one day of good luck in 2002. Good dish besides![p]Janet[p]

Janet

JJ,
Thanks!
Janet[p]