Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Today is the first time that I've made, and eaten this dish. I was NOT disappointed! I followed the recipe only making a couple of changes. I added a couple of whole allspice and cloves and used chicken broth instead of water. My kids and I aren't big fans of spicy food so I left the red pepper flakes out. My husband added a dash of tabasco to his as he does like spicy. This will be our new New Years lunch from now on.

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Nikki

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

Great starter up recipe!!! Want to add my 2 cents. Instead of all water, I use Chicken broth when I cook the peas and ham/bone, add a can of green chili peppers, cut up onion, then I add rice. Sometimes I throw in some cut-tomatoes, too, but it's whatever stirs your pot!! :o)

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LeeB

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2011

LOVE IT! I cook the beans and ham hock with some Tony Chachere's seasoning. I saute onion, carrots and celery in a little olive oil for a few minutes. Add some minced garlic for the last 30 seconds. I put this in the crockpot with 1 cup of rice and I add extra water. Otherwise, I follow the basic recipe. It takes a good hour for the rice to cook and my kids are always standing in the kitchen asking, "Is it ready?" YUM!

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MaryEliz

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Steubenville, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2011

Fast to put together and surprisingly tasty. I used brown rice instead of white and had to add about a cup of extra water to compensate.

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wolewyck

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2011

hoppin' john is traditionally made with smoked sausage, rather than ham, as well as braised collard greens. I recommend sticking to the traditional recipe, as I found that it is much better that way.

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maymay.pdx

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2011

Without the cheese, this dish seriously need some tweaking because it was a bit bland. I had to add more water than called for as well.

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For Here or To Go?

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2011

My sister-in-law, her mom, and I had always heard of this, but never had it. It makes a LOT, but freezes well. Delicious!

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debrudy

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2011

loved this and it was easy to make

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Ann

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

Great taste and very flavorful! I did have to add more water though because mine kept getting dry but other than that, it was fantastic!

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Mel D

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fairland, Indiana, USA

Living In: Shelbyville, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2011

This recipe is easily converted for prep in a slow cooker. We save our holiday ham bones for making recipes like this and the best split pea soup ever, all in the slow cooker.

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