Hoppin' John
Makes
2
servings
In theory this traditional New Year’s Day dish brings good luck for the year to come. Maybe so, but even if it doesn’t really do that it is still a treat worth enjoying, maybe more than once a year. Enjoy our non-vegetarian version.
Meal Type
Entrees
Diet Type
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
½ pound bacon cut into small dice
1 onion chopped fine
4 large cloves garlic minced
3 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 bunch collard greens thoroughly chopped
¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
7 cups water
28 ounces diced or crushed canned tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion chopped fine
4 large cloves garlic minced
3 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 bunch collard greens thoroughly chopped
¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
7 cups water
28 ounces diced or crushed canned tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1
Heat a heavy bottomed soup pot. Add the bacon and cook until it releases some of the fat.
2
Add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are transparent.
3
Add all other ingredients.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce to medium-low heat; cover and stir occasionally.
6
Add liquid as needed.
7
When beans are very tender (1-1 ½ hours) check seasoning.
8
Serve with rice or cornbread.
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