Mom's New Year's Hoppin' John
By
Fran Murray
@franmurray
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My husband, Mark, absolutely LOVES this recipe. I always make it on New Year's Day. It's said to bring good luck for the whole year. So far, it hasn't been wrong! Happy New Year!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Black-eyed peas are delicious. But add bacon to them... and you have a winner. Everything is seasoned just right in this recipe. Start your new year on a lucky note with this yummy meal.
Rating:
★★★★★ 5 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
8
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
1 Hr 10 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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10 slicebacon, chopped
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1(1- to 1 1/2-pound) boneless ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 largeonion, chopped fine
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2celery ribs, chopped fine
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6 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 tspdried thyme
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4 clow-sodium chicken broth
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216-ounce bags frozen black-eyed peas
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2bay leaves
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1 1/2 clong-grain rice
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3scallions, sliced thin
How to Make Mom's New Year's Hoppin' John
- Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and brown ham chunks (if desired), about 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer to plate with bacon.
- Add onion and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, peas, bay leaves, and browned ham. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beans are just tender, about 20 minutes.
- Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Rinse under running water until water runs clear, about 1 minute.
- Drain rice well and stir into pot.
- Place square of aluminum foil directly on the surface of the simmering liquid. Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring and repositioning foil twice during cooking. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in scallions and bacon. Serve.
About Mom's New Year's Hoppin' John
Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes Pork
Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Regional Style: American
Collections: Christmas 2.0 Winter Recipes
