Brooklyn-Style Hoppin John Recipe

Name: Brooklyn-Style Hoppin John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds black-eyed peas, or about 4 cups; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 medium ham hocks, or 1 ham hock and 1/4 pound country ham trimmings (also called seasoning meat); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 cups steamed white rice; Prepared vinegar peppers, to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds black-eyed peas, or about 4 cups
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 medium ham hocks, or 1 ham hock and 1/4 pound country ham trimmings (also called seasoning meat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 medium garlic cloves, crushed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups steamed white rice
Prepared vinegar peppers, to taste (optional)

1
In a large bowl, cover peas generously with water, add baking soda and soak overnight.
2
The next day, rinse ham hocks and pat dry.
3
Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot.
4
Sear ham hocks and ham trimmings, turning so all sides are cooked.
5
Remove seasoning meat, if using.
6
Add water to ham hocks just to cover, bring to a boil and then turn heat to a strong simmer.
7
Partly cover pot and cook hocks until slightly tender, about 45 minutes.
8
If using seasoning meat, return it to pot.
9
Add peas, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, salt and red pepper, along with five cups of water.
10
Bring to a boil, then turn to a simmer and cook until beans are tender and water begins to look saucy, 30 to 45 minutes.
11
Serve over white rice with vinegar peppers, if desired.

879

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds black-eyed peas, or about 4 cups, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 medium ham hocks, or 1 ham hock and 1/4 pound country ham trimmings (also called seasoning meat), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Brooklyn-Style Hoppin John falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brooklyn-Style Hoppin John

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