Tradition says that eating Hoppin’ Johns, collard greens and
cornbread on New Year’s Day will bring the New Year filled with good luck; not
to mention they are delish. This is also a great way to use leftover ham from Christmas Dinner and get in some great protein.
Here is a very simple recipe to follow; no soaking dried
black-eyed peas over night.
Hoppin’ Johns Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
- 2 cans (about 16 ounces each) black-eyed peas; slightly drained
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
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In a large
saucepan sauté chopped onion in bacon drippings until tender. Stir in
black-eyed peas, ham, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes; stir in hot
cooked rice and salt. Serve Hoppin’ John hot with sliced onion and cornbread.
Serves 4 to 6
I hope you enjoy this recipe. Have a safe and
Happy New Year.
Until next time,
Mysterychef1
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