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Hoppin' John
1 pound ham hocks 1 cup chopped onions 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 1/2 cups water 2 cups dried black-eyed peas 1 1/2 cups rice uncooked salt black pepper
Combine ham hocks, onion, salt, red pepper and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1-1/4 hours, or until ham is tender. Meanwhile, wash blackeyes. Combine blackeyes and 6 cups water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.Remove ham hocks from saucepan. Add water to liquid left in saucepan to measure 3-1/2 cups, if necessary. Cut meat into small pieces, discarding bone and rind.
Drain blackeyes; discard soaking liquid. Combine ham, blackeyes and rice in large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until blackeyes and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes 8 servings.
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