Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal
31 Dec Thu 2015
Ring in 2016 with a southern favorite!
It's almost a new year and that means we have to ring 2016 in with a true southern favorite! Anyone from the south knows that you have to have black-eyed peas for luck and rice for prosperity. Here's one of our favorite recipes that uses both of them! smile emoticon
Hoppin' John
1 lb. dried black eyed peas, soaked in water overnight and drained.
2 qts. water
1/2 lb. country ham, cubed
14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup white rice
2 tbsp. Rub'n Season Herb'n All
In a 4 quart pot, bring water, peas and ham to a boil; reduce heat, stir, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Saute' onion in bacon drippings for 5 minutes. Add to pot along with rice, tomatoes and seasoning. Return to a boil; reduce heat, stir, cover and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes before serving. This recipe makes about 3 quarts. New Year's tradition...peas for luck and rice for prosperity!