Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Cook time: 280 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 1/4 pounds; 565g); 1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) yellow onion, peeled, quartered, and root end trimmed; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups (9 1/2 ounces; 270g) dried field peas (cowpeas), preferably not black-eyed peas, rinsed, picked over for debris, and soaked overnight (see note); 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal (12g); for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1/2 cups (10 ounces; 280g) uncooked parboiled long-grain white rice (see note)

Cook 4h 40m

Total 4h 40m

This traditional Hoppin' John recipe features a smoked ham hock, dried field peas, and a blend of savory spices for a hearty and flavorful dish. Perfect for New Year's Day or any occasion, this classic Southern recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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(Servings: 8)

1 smoked ham hock (about 1 1/4 pounds; 565g)

1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) yellow onion, peeled, quartered, and root end trimmed

1 1/2 cups (9 1/2 ounces; 270g) dried field peas (cowpeas), preferably not black-eyed peas, rinsed, picked over for debris, and soaked overnight (see note)

1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal (12g); for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/2 cups (10 ounces; 280g) uncooked parboiled long-grain white rice (see note)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

500kcal

25%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

100g

5%
Fiber

12g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

25g

1%
Cholesterol

62mg

3%
Sodium

1,125mg

56%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Hoppin' John

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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