Hopping John

Submitted by CJAY8248

"From my collection of handwritten recipes 1960's. Note: Does not include overnight soaking time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 pot of peas
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups dry black-eyed peas
• 4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 ounces salt pork, rinsed and cut in 12 pieces
• 1 cup long-grain rice, cooked (3 cups)

directions

1. Rinse peas. In 3 quart saucepan, add peas to the 4 cups water and let soak overnight. Add onion, pepper, red pepper, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring once or twice. Stir in salt pork and simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes more or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove salt pork and bay leaf; mash the pea mixture slightly. Season to taste with additional salt, if desired. Serve with hot rice.