by Donald H.
Member since:
April 5, 2006

Fran's Hoppin' John

January 02, 2011 11:02 AM UTC
views: 0 | 3 people recommend this | comments: 7

Fran's Hoppin' John
Categories: Vegetable Side dish, Dixie, Southern
Yield: 1 batch

1 1/2 c  dry black-eyed peas
1 lb ham hocks
1 ea onion chopped
1/2 ts crushed red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste
4 c  water
1 1/2 c  long-grain white rice
1 c  smoked Cheddar cheese shredded

In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt & pepper.
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to med-low & cook for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove ham hock then cut meat into pieces.
Return meat to pot.
Stir in your rice, cover then cook for 20-25 mins. until rice is tender.
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, then serve hot.

ORIGIN: Fran Hewlett, Lake City-FL, circa 2001

Comments: 7

Josie P Jan 2, 2011, 11:32am UTC
Sounds good.
Shirley B. Jan 2, 2011, 12:27pm UTC
must check out these black eyed peas! Don't think that I have ever tasted them
Jan S. Jan 2, 2011, 3:53pm UTC
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for posting to Cook it up Big!
Truth Always Jan 2, 2011, 3:55pm UTC
Ummmmmm, this does sound good and thanks...
Solskin Iam Jan 2, 2011, 3:58pm UTC
may have to try this....mine never turns out good.....
Jessica G. Jan 2, 2011, 3:59pm UTC
Sounds great, thanks for the share!
Mariana T. Jan 5, 2011, 1:28pm UTC
I make mine a bit differently - when I can get greens - I add them directly in with the blackeyed peas - I also add a can or two of whole tomatoes - I generally cook two big bags at a time - rinse them and then start sauteeing two onions in a big pot with some olive oil - soon as I smell those onions, I add water and boil it then add beans and boil about three hours - add the greens or the cabbage after one hour and cans of tomatoes then too - I always put garlic and a bit of other spices in...cook rice separately (since I'm a health nut - brown rice ) I cook the ham hocks separately for hubby then add later...I cook beans every Monday (La. custom!) hugs Doc. Thanks for posting to G.R.I.T.S. Salud

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