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8 servings

Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 - 45 minutes
Nutrition Facts: 295 calories 2g total fat 14mg cholesterol; 823mg sodium; 52g carbohydrate; 4g fiber; 17g protein


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recipe categories   /   meats   /   pork   /   ham and roasts

Hoppin´ John
Courtesy of USA Rice Federation

Ingredients:
1 pound meaty ham hocks
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups dry blackeyes
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Directions:
1. Combine ham hocks, onion, salt, red pepper and water in large saucepan. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer 1 1/4 hours, or until ham is tender.

2. Meanwhile, wash blackeyes and 6 cups water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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