New Years Black-eyed Peas Traditional Recipe

Hoppin' John Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: New Year's Brunch Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (34) 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. Be sure to have collard greens! Filed under: Meat, Ham, Grains, Rice, Grains, more Cuisine : American , Southern , American Technique : Sear Occasion : Holiday , New Year , Holiday Who's Dining : For a Crowd Season : Fall , Spring , Summer Fibre System Plus (30 packets/box) http://shaperite.my4life.com/shopping/productdetail.aspx?mode=0&iid=224&cid=198 • Contains 27 herbal extracts to provide thorough, comfortable intestinal cleansing and purification • Provides the perfect gastrointestinal cleanse to start any nutritional regimen