hoppin' john

BRISTOW, OK
Updated on Jan 31, 2011
prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound black-eyed peas
  • - water to cover
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked ham, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary ground

How To Make hoppin' john

  • Step 1
    Wash peas; add five cups boiling water.
  • Step 2
    Parboil three minutes. Remove from heat, cover and soak four hours.
  • Step 3
    Drain and rinse peas.
  • Step 4
    Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender.
  • Step 5
    Add soaked peas, ham, 1 1/2 cups water and seasonings.
  • Step 6
    Bring to a boil.
  • Step 7
    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans and rice are tender (approximately 25 to 30 minutes). Remove bay leaf before serving.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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