Recipe - Hoppin John All Together

1 pound Dry blackeyed peas
Ham hock or country ham skin
and fat trimmings, total of
about Three fourths pound of meat,
coarsely chopped
1 Big onion, chopped fine
One fourth teaspoon Ground bay leaf
Three fourths cup Rice
1 teaspoon Salt (up to 2)
1 teaspoon Black pepper

Ingredients: serves 8 or 10

Method: Wash and pick over the beans and put in a sauce pan with water to
cover and simmer for 45 minutes. In a skillet, put the ham and onions over
medium heat until the onions are wilted. When the beans are tender but not
yet fully cooked, add remaining ingredients, adding water if necessary and
simmer covered for 20 minutes or until both rice and beans are cooked.
Serve hot with ham and greens for a traditional New Year's meal.

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 02 Jan 97

From: Bob Pastorio pastorio@RICA.NET

Date: Fri, 3 Jan 1997 09:20:28 0800