Hearty Hoppin' John

unknown side spicy savory umami medium medium

Prep

19 min

Cook

55 min

Total

74 min

Ingredients (8)

1 ½ cups dry black-eyed peas g

1 pound ham hocks g

1 onion, chopped g

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes g

salt and pepper to taste g

4 cups water g

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice g

1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese g

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Instructions

Place peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper in a large pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 ½ hours.

Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in rice; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired.