Hoppin Johns

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large ham hock
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 lb black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 3 cups steamed rice

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large soup pot.
• 2 add ham hock and sear on all sides, for about 4 minutes.
• 3 add onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes.
• 4 add black eyed peas, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper.
• 5 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 mins, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stirring occasionally, adding water and or stock as needed.
• 6 stir bean mixture into cooked rice and adjust seasonings to taste.
• 7 garnish with green onion.