Hoppin John

Yield: 8 servings

• 1 lb dried black eye peas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 cup long grain white rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups of water
• 12 oz. fully cooked smoked sausage cut into a 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 1 cup green pepper,diced
• 1 cup celery,diced

Notes: Make on New Year's Eve to eat before noon on New Year's Day. For good luck.

Preparation: Dice onion, pepper and celery. Mince garlic, cut up sausage.

Directions:

1. Put black eyed peas in a large pot and cover with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour. Drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a 6 quart pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, peppers, celery, garlic and pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
3. Add the rice and stir until coated with oil and translucent.
4. Add chicken stock, sausage and black eyed peas. Bring to a boil.
5. Add bay leaf, thyme, cloves, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cover.
6. Simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
7. Serve.

Source: Natalie Kelly

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