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Black Eyed Peas Ala Nita or Hoppin John Recipe

Black Eyed Peas Ala Nita or Hoppin John Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried black-eyed peas
cold water , to wash soak, cover
1 fresh carrot, grated
1/3 medium vidalia onions or 1/3 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 knorr chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp table salt , to add when peas are cooked and tender or done
1/2 cup cured ham, cooked or 1/2 cup ham hocks or 1/2 cup smoked bacon

Directions:

Wash 1 cup dried black eyed peas in cold water. Check for trash and discard.
Place in a boiler on stove and cover with water about 1 inch above the peas and bring to a good boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, Pour off 1/2 the water.
Add more water as before, soak the peas in the water overnight.
When ready to cook the peas, drain off water, cover with fresh water.
Add to this the cooked left-over cured ham with some of the fat and if available some of the bone, or add a piece of ham hock or smoked bacon.
Wash and scrape 1 fresh carrot, then grate or shred the carrot; Add the carrot to the peas.
Cut off about 1/3 of a medium sweet Vidalia or sweet type onion, remove the outside peeling and chop finely, add to the peas.
Add 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar.
DO NOT ADD SALT until peas are cooked and tender, or they will be HARD.
Bring the peas to a boil and reduce heat to a slow boil or simmer. Be sure you have and keep plenty of water in the pot, several inches above the peas. Cover with a lid.
Cook about 1 hour. Check often to be sure they don't dry out and burn. Add water as needed.
At the end of 1 hour, add 1 Knorr Chicken or Ham Bouillon Cube to the pot (or both).
Cook another 30 minutes at least, or until the peas are tender and done.
When DONE, add 1/2 teaspoon table salt.
Serve with a bowl of steamed rice (for Hopping John), stewed tomatoes and corn bread. Serve with a pork dish, as Pork Chops or Pork Tenderloin, and Iced Tea.
ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	76.3 Kcal (319 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.73g	1%
Cholesterol	4.34mg	1%
Sodium	664.96mg	28%
Potassium	65.19mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.93g	2%
Sugars	4.71g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	1%
Protein	3.65g	7%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	4.7mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.76 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.95g	1%
Cholesterol	5.67mg	1%
Sodium	869.39mg	28%
Potassium	85.23mg	1%
Total Carbs	9.06g	2%
Sugars	6.16g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	1%
Protein	4.77g	7%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	6.1mg	0%

* 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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savory
bitter
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