Hearty Hoppin John || Gracefult Kitchen

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Hearty Hoppin John

Rice

I make Hoppin' John every New Year's day. It's supposed to bring you luck, and so far, my life's been pretty good! It's also good anytime you need a hearty, homey meal.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dry black-eyed peas
1 pound ham hocks
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups water
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Description

Place peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper in a large pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 ½ hours.
Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in rice; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired.