Hoppin' John Recipe
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Hoppin' John

By: Daisy 
"I eat this dish every New Year's day, it's supposed to bring you luck, and so far my life's been pretty good. It's also good anytime you need a hearty homey meal!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (142)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas
  • 1 pound ham hocks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  2. Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in the rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired. Serve

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 475 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by Helene   view full review
I am rating this recipe to include the changes I made to it. After looking at the recipe I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2005 by TAMMIEFLICK   view full review
This was the best black eyed pea recipe that I have tried...I substituted a pound of bacon for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by SoAntigone   view full review
I used long-grain brown rice (added about 30 minutes after the peas) and a slow cooker so it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by CRBOWLES   view full review
Overall this was a good recipe. The only thing I would do different next time is to use less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by MEGKELLEY   view full review
My number one piece of advice is start on this early. The prep can take awhile, but then it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by cjcooker   view full review
Very good! My husband and son have agreed this will be an annual New Years' Day recipe. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by OOLIOO   view full review
I use Hog Jowls instead of Ham Hocks. You can get them almost anywhere in the South around...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by MONZIEBABY   view full review
Good, inexpensive hearty meal although I would spice it up a little more probably with garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by MARTORELLA   view full review
I completed my annual tradition of making Hoppin' John, and this, by far, is the best recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by Vicky   view full review
Very bland. See review from Calgier. I should have heeded it myself.

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