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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (493g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 312
Calories from Fat 91		(29%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 10.2g	15%
	Saturated Fat 3.1g	15%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 35mg		11%
Sodium 600mg		25%
Potassium 455mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 35.7g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 3.4g	13%
	Sugars 1.5g
Protein 18.3g		36%
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New Year's Hopping John

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By: PanNan
Dec 17, 2002

This is a tried and true traditional recipe for New Year's Day in the South.

SERVES 6 , 12 side dish serving (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 cup sliced celery
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil, bacon drippings or butter
4 cups water
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or 2 1/2 cups)
16 ounces black-eyed peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1/2 lb cooked ham, cubed
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
3 bay leaves
3 cups cooked long-grain rice

Directions

1
Saute the first three ingredients in a large Dutch oven in hot oil, bacon drippings, or butter until tender.
2
Add water and next five ingredients.
3
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until peas are tender.
4
Remove and discard bay leaf.
5
Serve over rice.

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From: Chef Celtic

On Jan 3, 2009

Enjoyed this recipe very much. Easy to make, and very filling. I did add some hot sausage. If I make again, I might cut back a little bit on the water. But still very good.

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From: Leslie in Texas

On Feb 7, 2008

This is a great recipe for Hopping John, NanPan. ! used 2 12 oz. packages of fresh peas and a smoked ham hock instead of the cubed ham. Served it over rice and passed the Tobasco sauce around for those that like theirs a little spicier! A great meal with some greens and cornbread!

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From: Family of four

On Jan 10, 2006

Excellent dish.. we agree that this is a perfect dish. My commissary does not sell fresh or frozen black-eyed peas so I altered the recipe by omitting the 4 cups of water and using 1 can of black-eyed peas. I simply let the dish simmer without the peas (or 4 cups water) and then added the peas at the very end. Once they were heated I served. We really liked this alot and plan to make it again.

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From: Mimi Bobeck

On Feb 6, 2003

Very filling. very satisfying, Not fattening and on top of it all - it was delish! Kids love it, Adults love it and it's good for you. Add this one to the list of "practically perfect foods".

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