Hoppin' John Recipe

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Hoppin' John
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Directions:

  1. Place black-eyed peas with 8 cups of water in a saucepan over high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered for 45 minutes or until peas are tender but not mushy.
  3. Cut the salt pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
  4. Place in a skillet over medium high heat and fry until crisp.
  5. Remove to a paper towel and drain.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of pork fat from skillet.
  8. Add onions and saute over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just soft.
  9. Set aside.
  10. When beans are done, ladle out all but 2 1/2 cups cooking water.
  11. Add rice, bacon, onions, thyme, red pepper flakes and salt& pepper to beans.
  12. Stir to combine.
  13. Return to high heat and bring to a boil.
  14. Immediately lower heat and cover.
  15. Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is done and liquid is absorbed.
  16. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 15 minutes.
  17. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.51 Kcal (2045 kJ)
Calories from fat 413.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.92g 71%
Cholesterol 48.75mg 16%
Sodium 1522.59mg 63%
Potassium 77.23mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.44g 1%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 2%
Protein 3.11g 6%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 10.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 300.59 Kcal (1259 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.25g 71%
Cholesterol 30mg 16%
Sodium 936.86mg 63%
Potassium 47.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.5g 1%
Sugars 0.66g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 2%
Protein 1.91g 6%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4%
Calcium 6.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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