Spicy Hopping John

Name: Spicy Hopping John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 c. dried black-eyed peas; 8 c. water; 1 medium ham hock (8 oz.); 1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 Tbsp. salt; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 1 c. rice

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Spicy Hopping John – a delicious recipe with black-eyed peas, water, ham hock, tomatoes, onion, celery. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

2 c. dried black-eyed peas
8 c. water
1 medium ham hock (8 oz.)
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 c. rice

1
Rinse peas.
2
Combine peas and water; let stand overnight.
3
Do not drain.
4
Add remaining ingredients, except rice.
5
Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
6
Lift out ham hock; remove meat from bone, dice and return to pea mixture.
7
Add rice; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
8
Add more water, if desired.
9
Remove bay leaf.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. dried black-eyed peas, 8 c. water, 1 medium ham hock (8 oz.), 1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up, and more.

Yes, Spicy Hopping John falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Soups & Stews

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