Emeril'S Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: Emeril'S Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large ham hock; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 lb black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed; 1 quart chicken stock; bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves; salt; black pepper; cayenne; 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped; 3 cups white rice, steamed

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes.
2
Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes.
3
Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings.
4
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.
5
Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions.
6
Serve over rice.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large ham hock, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Emeril'S Hoppin' John falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Emeril'S Hoppin' John

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