Description
From the essence of emeril….hoppin' john is a new year's southern tradition:black-eyed peas for good luck, ham or ham hock for good health, and the greens for financial success! I have tried several different recipes for this and so far, this is my favorite! I sometimes add chopped spinach or collard greens even though this particular recipe doesn't call for them, and it's so delish that way too! Happy new year!!
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Ham Hock
- Onion
- Celery
- Green Pepper
- Garlic
- Black-eyed Peas
- Chicken Stock
- Bay Leaf
- Dry Thyme Leaves
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne
- Green Onions
- White Rice
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