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

Name: Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hocks (Hoppin' John)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 225 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds black-eyed peas (dried); 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 red pepper (crushed); 1/4 teaspoon sugar; Salt (to taste)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins

Total: 3 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 8 servings

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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.

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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

Pick over the peas and rinse well, then soak in cold water overnight.
Place ham hocks, ham bone, or hog jowl in a large kettle with water to cover.
Bring the peas to a boil and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
Drain peas and add to the hog jowl.
Add the chopped onion, crushed red pepper, sugar, and salt. Add more water if needed to cover peas.
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

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.