Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large smoked ham hock (or smoked turkey wing); 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, rinsed, sorted; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 4 scallions, sliced

A Southern staple of black-eyed peas simmered with smoked pork, onion, and spices, served over white rice. Traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck.

70 minEasyServes 6320 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopStandardHigh FiberDairy-FreeGluten-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 large smoked ham hock (or smoked turkey wing)
1 lb dried black-eyed peas, rinsed, sorted
1 yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1 large smoked ham hock (or smoked turkey wing), 1 lb rinsed, sorted dried black-eyed peas, 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 45-55 minutes until the black-eyed peas are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if the pot looks dry.
3

Remove the ham hock and bay leaves. When cool enough to handle, pull the meat from the ham hock, shred it, and stir it back into the pot. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4

While the peas simmer, cook 2 cups long-grain white rice according to package instructions.
5

Serve the peas and their broth over the rice, garnished with 4 sliced scallions.

Questions

How long does Hoppin' John keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Hoppin' John?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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