Hoppin' John

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: New Year's Brunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (28)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(28)

Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large ham hock
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 quart chicken stock
Bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
Salt, black pepper, and cayenne
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
3 cups steamed white rice

Directions

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.

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Sue Glenwood, IA 05-30-2009
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HAMHOCK IS THE FLAVOR
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You just cannot substitute hamhock with cubed ham! This is an outstanding easy recipe
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angie san ramon, CA 01-29-2009
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i made it vegetarian. And it was full of flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i skipped the ham hock and also the chicken stock. instead i used vegetable stock and diced anaheim chiles. it was... delicious! Even my carnivore fiancee liked it. i would definatley make it again. it was super easy!Read more
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Amy Clarksburg, MD 01-03-2009
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Even my picky kids loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for New Years and it was great. I baked a ham the night before and used the ham bone along with some of the ham. ... Added the ham the last ten minutes of cook time. I actually served it on top of cornbread instead of rice. My kids liked it so much they were disappointed when the left overs ran out.Read more
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MICHELLE Morrison, CO 01-02-2009
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Easy but Missing the "Bam"
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Although this recipe was easy, we found it to be lacking in flavor. Instead of a ham hock, I used cubed ham. I also let it... cook in a slow cooker after sauteeing the vegetables. Good, basic recipe but will need more seasoning.Read more
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Jeff Deerfield, IL 12-31-2008
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Great recipe, but...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We add a diced jalapeno for some heat. Also, we use a smoked ham hock and substitute Chipotle Chile Powder (instead of... Cayenne) for a smoky flavor. Gives everything a good kick, too. For New Year's football games, ditch the rice and use the hoppin' john as chili for a different take on chili dogs topped with mustard and cheddar cheese. Mustard/collard greens (or a mix of the two), simmered with bacon make a great side for the hoppin' john chili dogs. Save the rice for leftovers.Read more
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Deborah Southern Pines, NC 01-15-2008
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JUST THE BEST!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Of all the recipes out there for Hoppin John, this one is my favorite. It just seems to get better each year I make it. I... look for a small ham sometimes and chunk it up. One year a friend gave us a country ham - OH MY that was good in this. Let it sit a bit longer than suggested to allow the flavors to marry. It is good as a leftover too, though not as attractive. Enjoy!Read more