New Year's Hopping John

"This is a tried and true traditional recipe for New Year's Day in the South."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
12 side dish serving
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Saute the first three ingredients in a large Dutch oven in hot oil, bacon drippings, or butter until tender.
  • Add water and next five ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until peas are tender.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Serve over rice.

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Reviews

  1. Very filling. very satisfying, Not fattening and on top of it all - it was delish! Kids love it, Adults love it and it's good for you. Add this one to the list of "practically perfect foods".
     
  2. Everyone including our 4 year old loved this recipe! I only had canned black eyed peas on hand so I used those (undrained) and did not need to add the chicken broth or water. I actually ended up using the chicken broth to cook the rice with. Instead of ham I used ground beef and it came out wonderful. Thank you for sharing, I will be making this again!
     
  3. This is so comforting and good, and it made my house smelling AMAZING. It was a bit wet, so I used a slotted spoon to serve it over the rice. I used half the red pepper and added Louisiana hot sauce to the bowls of those who wanted it. Didn't want to start it out too hot because of my 3-year-old, who, by the way, said to me, "Mommy I like these beans you made!" That NEVER happens, hence the five star review. Thanks for a keeper that pleased the whole family! :-)
     
  4. Enjoyed this recipe very much. Easy to make, and very filling. I did add some hot sausage. If I make again, I might cut back a little bit on the water. But still very good.
     
  5. This is a great recipe for Hopping John, NanPan. ! used 2 12 oz. packages of fresh peas and a smoked ham hock instead of the cubed ham. Served it over rice and passed the Tobasco sauce around for those that like theirs a little spicier! A great meal with some greens and cornbread!
     
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Tweaks

  1. Very very good dish to start out 2012! I followed exactly with a few additions.. I added tsp oregano to the celery/onion/garlic saute. I used 4 cups chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water. And lastly I used a ham shank instead of cubed ham. I simmered on medium heat for an hour since I used dried black-eyed peas. This is a keeper, and thanks for sharing!
     
  2. Everyone including our 4 year old loved this recipe! I only had canned black eyed peas on hand so I used those (undrained) and did not need to add the chicken broth or water. I actually ended up using the chicken broth to cook the rice with. Instead of ham I used ground beef and it came out wonderful. Thank you for sharing, I will be making this again!
     
  3. This is a great recipe for Hopping John, NanPan. ! used 2 12 oz. packages of fresh peas and a smoked ham hock instead of the cubed ham. Served it over rice and passed the Tobasco sauce around for those that like theirs a little spicier! A great meal with some greens and cornbread!
     
  4. This was excellent! I decreased the celery (personal preference) and used a liberal shake of Crystal Hot Sauce in place of the crushed red pepper. My family requested that I make this even though it is not New Year's Day! Thanks PanNan!
     

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