Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hocks (Hoppin' John)

Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins
Total: 3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings

This recipe is nice and simple but full of flavor. Use ham hocks or hog jowl in this basic black-eyed pea recipe, also known as Hoppin' John.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dried black-eyed peas

  • 8 ounces hog jowl, or 2 small to medium ham hocks, or meaty ham bone

  • 6 cups water, or enough to cover

  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flaked

  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

  • Salt, to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Pick over the peas and rinse well, then soak in cold water overnight.

  2. Place ham hocks, ham bone, or hog jowl in a large kettle with water to cover.

  3. Bring the peas to a boil and cook for 1 1/2 hours.

  4. Drain peas and add to the hog jowl.

  5. Add the chopped onion, crushed red pepper, sugar, and salt. Add more water if needed to cover peas.

  6. Cover tightly and simmer the peas gently for 2 hours, or until the peas are tender. Serve with hot cooked rice and cornbread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
419 Calories
3g Fat
70g Carbs
30g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Dietary Fiber 12g 44%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 3mg 13%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 10mg 53%
Potassium 1334mg 28%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)