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Hoppin' John Recipe - Food.com

"This simple dish is a New Year's Day tradition in our home, as it is in many homes across the southern part of the United States, and the recipe is based on one that was published in a local newspaper many years ago. We like ours doused with hot sauce and served with cornbread. Prep time does not include overnight soaking of peas...."

INGREDIENTS
1 lb dried black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
5 cups chicken stock
1 -2 lb smoked pork shanks or 1 -2 lb smoked ham hock
8 cups hot cooked rice
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