HOPPIN' JOHN
I like to cook black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day, one of my favorite dishes for good luck. It can’t be a bad thing. Hoppin’ John with some fresh corn bread just seems to make things right with the world. And so nutritious as well. I prefer to use fresh frozen black-eyed peas from the freezer section in super markets. They cook in about 25 minutes and are very tasty.If using dried peas, rinse them and cover the peas by about an inch of water. If you haven't soaked, go ahead and cook them, knowing it will take a bit longer.
For a Delux pot of peas cook them in ham shank bone broth. See recipe on this recipe page > ROYAL CORONA BEANS WITH HAM SHANK BONE BROTH
Serves 8–10
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced1 lg. green bell pepper, seeded and chopped coarse1 lg. jalapeño chile, seeded and chopped2 celery stalks, diced1 lg. carrot, diced4 cups frozen or soaked black-eyed peas5 cups chicken broth, low-sodium2 tsp. white pepper, freshly ground 2 Mediterranean bay leaves 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped8 slices thick, crispy smoked bacon, chopped4 links Andouille sausage, sliced about 1/8" thick 3 tsp. sherry or cider vinegar 1 tsp.sea salt steamed white or brown cooked rice for serving
1. If using dried peas, rinse and soak in cool water for at least 6 hours before cooking.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, chile, celery, carrot and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in peas, broth, white pepper, bay leaves and parsley. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
3. While peas are cooking fry the bacon on medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towel, chop and set aside. Then brown the sausage slices in the bacon fat, drain on paper towel and set aside.4. Stir in the vinegar and salt and taste test. Adjust seasonings if needed. Stir in the bacon and sausage and remove from heat.Serve with broth over white or brown rice and always side with some cornbread.
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Variations: Add diced tomatoes, chopped kale or diced ham.
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© 2020 Larry Noggle www.peppahead.com