Ham And Black Eyed Pea Casserole Recipe
This is the best ever Hopping John I have ever tasted! You have landed in the right place. This Hopping John when served as a Main Dish will bring happiness in your dining room. I am certain both of us will be in agreement that this Hopping John is really delicious.
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
1 ham hock, halved
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
Directions
Soak peas 1 hour in cold water to cover; drain.
Place ham hock in large saucepan; cover with water.
Cook 30 minutes.
Add peas, onion, salt, cayenne, and enough water to cover.
Cook, covered, 45 minutes; add water as needed.
Stir in rice; cover.
Cook 30 minutes or until rice and peas are tender.
Remove ham hock; discard bone and fat.
Stir ham back into Hopping John.
Add 1 can tomatoes, if desired.
Place ham hock in large saucepan; cover with water.
Cook 30 minutes.
Add peas, onion, salt, cayenne, and enough water to cover.
Cook, covered, 45 minutes; add water as needed.
Stir in rice; cover.
Cook 30 minutes or until rice and peas are tender.
Remove ham hock; discard bone and fat.
Stir ham back into Hopping John.
Add 1 can tomatoes, if desired.
