Ham Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: Ham Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed; 8 cups water; 3/4 lb ham, 1/2 inch cubed; 1/4 lb bacon, 1/2 inch strip; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic, roasted; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground

Servings: persons

1
Put peas in a deep pan cover with 8 cups of water.
2
Bring to a boil on high heat.
3
Lower heat to simmer, cover pot, cook for 45 minutes.
4
(until peas are tender but not mushy) Place ham and bacon in frying pan over medium heat and fry for 5- 7 minutes, drain on paper towel and set aside.
5
Keep 1 tsp bacon fat, add the onions to pan and saute, stirring often until soft, (4 min) set aside.
6
When beans are ready, drain and save 2 1/2 cups of cooking liquid.
7
Add rice, ham, bacon, onions, roasted garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to beans and reserved cooking liquid.
8
Stir well.
9
Return to high heat and bring to a boil.
10
Lower heat and cover.
11
Cook 25 minutes (until rice is done and all liquid has evaporated).
12
Turn off stove and let sit covered for about 15 minutes.
13
Enjoy--.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed, 8 cups water, 3/4 lb ham, 1/2 inch cubed, 1/4 lb bacon, 1/2 inch strip, and more.

Yes, Ham 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.

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Ham Hoppin' John

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