‡ Easy HOPPIN' JOHN
Try easy HOPPIN' JOHN Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 lb dried black-eyed peas 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon oregano 5 cups chicken stock 1 -2 lb smoked pork shanks or 1 -2 lb smoked ham hock 8 cups hot cooked rice DIRECTIONS Soak peas overnight with water to cover by 2 inches. Drain and set aside. In large Dutch oven, saute' onion and garlic in oil until onion is transparent. Add peas, oregano, chicken stock, and pork. Bring to a boil; lower heat, cover and cook slowly until peas are tender, about 30-40 minutes (I usually cook mine about an hour), adding additional liquid if needed. Remove shanks/hocks, setting aside until cool enough to handle; pick meat from bones and add it back to the peas (discard skin, fat, and bones). Add salt to taste. Serve over rice. by: GaylaJ