Moore's Hoppin' John
A New Year tradition and great for everyday cooking.
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Ingredients
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4 cups soaked black-eyed peas
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4 tbs butter
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1 whole large yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 whole red pepper, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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5 cups chicken broth
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1 whole ham hock
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salt and pepper to taste
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cayenne pepper to taste
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp dried oregano
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2 tbs Moore's Original Marinade
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2 tbs white vinegar
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white rice for serving
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green onion, diced for garnish
Instructions
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Soak black-eyed peas in cool water overnight or at least 6 hours. Rinse and drain before using.
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Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in soaked beans, then add chicken broth, Moore's Original Marinade, ham hock, thyme, oregano, salt & pepper, and cayenne to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot for 30 minutes.
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After 3o minutes, check the liquid level; if it's too soupy, cook with the lid off for another 15 mintues or so. If it's too thick, splash in a little more broth.
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Stir in vinegar and then taste for seasonings. Add more spice if needed.
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Plate rice and then add mixture to the top (be sure to get plenty of the juice.)
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Garnish with green onions.