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    Hoppin' John



    There are many variations of this recipe. This is the one I tweaked to my tastes and use.

    Ingredients

    2 Tablespoons Butter
    1 whole Large Sweet Onion, Diced
    1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Roasted then Diced
    1 whole Jalapeno seeded and diced
    4 cups Soaked Purple Hull or Black-eyed Peas
    5 cups Chicken Broth
    1/2 pound Smoked Thick Cut Bacon cut into 1/2" pieces
    Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
    2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
    Hot Sauce to Taste opt
    Long Grain White Rice, For Serving

    Preparation

    Soak peas in cool water for at least 6 hours. Rinse before using.

    In a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, then remove bacon and set aside. Add butter, onion, jalapeno, red pepper to bacon grease and cook til softened.

    Stir in soaked beans, then add chicken broth, bacon, salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot for 30 minutes.

    After 30 minutes, check the liquid level; if it has too much liquid, cook with the lid off til reduced . If it's too thick, add more broth.

    Cook til peas are tender

    Then taste for seasonings. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

    Serve over long grain white rice

    I like to add Choula Hot Sauce to mine when served
    Jim

  • #2
    That's pretty much how Pop made it, except for the red and white pepper and Louisiana Hot Sauce.He had to put the "Hoppin" in it!
    Hell in everything he cooked.
    I think he used cider vinegar, not that it really makes a difference. Lotta versions out there!

    Good Stuff Jim!
    Mark
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    • #3
      Sounds great Jim...We love this kinda stuff...
      Craig
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      • #4
        Thanks for posting this
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        • #5
          Thanks Jim, I am definitely stealing this!!


          Drinks well with others



          ~ P4 ~

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          • #6
            Thanks everyone. These are so good.
            I like to use purple hull peas. I think they have a creamery taste when cook.
            Don't forget when you make these, make sure you have a lot of liquid left when cooked. That liquid is soooo good when poured over the rice and mixed in.
            Jim

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