Ham Hopping John is one of my favorite New Years Day dishes. This is a fabulous version of it. Very good down Home Comfort food. Full of flavor.
Some that I have had in the past have been pretty bland…. NOT this one!
It definitely has that Down Home Comfort food quality. So Full of flavor. Sooooo tasty. Very addictive. And oh the smell as it cooks!!!
It’s also a great way to use leftover ham.
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Ham Hopping John
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Ham Hopping John is my favorite New Years Day dish!
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Ham Hopping John
Servings: 6
Calories: 245 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas drained, rinsed
- 8 cups water
- 3/4 lb ham 1/2 inch cubed
- 1/4 lb bacon 1/2 inch strip
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic roasted
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
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Put peas in a deep pan cover with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil on high heat. Lower heat to simmer, cover the pot, cook for 45 minutes. (until peas are tender but not mushy)
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Place ham and bacon in frying pan over medium heat and fry for 5- 7 minutes, drain on a paper towel and set aside.
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Keep 1 tsp bacon fat, add the onions to the pan and sauté, stirring often until soft, (4 min) set aside.
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When beans are ready, drain and save 2 1/2 cups of cooking liquid.
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Add rice, ham, bacon, onions, roasted garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to beans and reserved cooking liquid. Stir well. Return to high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover.
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Cook 25 minutes (until rice is done and all liquid has evaporated).
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Turn off the stove and let sit covered for about 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
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