hoppin' john

How To Make hoppin' john

• Step 1
  Place dried black-eyed beans in a large bowl and fill it up with cold water to 3 inches above the legumes. Let soak for at least 8 hours, but preferably overnight.
• Step 2
  Later on, or the next day, drain and rinse the peas with cold water; set aside.
• Step 3
  In a cold Dutch oven, add bacon and turn the heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.
• Step 4
  To the bacon fat, add onions and celery; generously season with salt. Sauté for 3 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add red and green peppers plus butter; cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Step 6
  Add well-drained peas and pour in broth; bring mixture to a boil. Add bay leaf, Creole seasoning, and freshly ground mixed peppercorns; stir well.
• Step 7
  Cover, reduce to medium-low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Step 8
  Add diced tomatoes with their juice, stir well, and bring the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes, stirring often.
• Step 9
  Add cooked ham and cooked bacon. When it starts simmering again, set the timer for 15 minutes.
• Step 10
  Add baby spinach leaves, stir to blend, and cook for 5 minutes; adjust seasonings if needed.
• Step 11
  Spoon mixture into warm bowls along with rice and sprinkle on fresh chopped parsley.
• Step 12
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