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Hoppin' John
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Yields: 4 Servings Cuisine: Main Ingredient:
1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 large Ham Hock 1 cup Onion
1/2 cup Celery
2/2 cup Green Bell Pepper 1 tablespoon Garlic 1 pound Black-
Eyed Peas 1 quart Chicken Stock 1 Bay Leaf 1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme 1 pinch Salt 1 pinch Black Pepper 1 pinch
Cayenne 3 tablespoon Green Onion 3 cups White Rice
Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on
all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green
pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed
peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a
boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until
the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the
liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust
seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice.
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