Hoppin' John

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Ham hock (large)
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Onion - chopped
1/2 cup	55g / 1.9oz	Celery - chopped
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Green pepper - chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped garlic
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Black-eyed peas - soaked overnight,
		And rinsed
1		Chicken stock
1		Bay leaf
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dry thyme leaves
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Cayenne pepper - to taste
3 tablespoons	45ml	Finely-chopped green onion
3 cups	480g / 16oz	Steamed white rice

Recipe Instructions

Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice.

This recipe yields 10 servings.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2240 broadcast 12-30-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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