Ham Hoppin' John Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
8 cups water
3/4 lb ham, 1/2 inch cubed
1/4 lb bacon , 1/2 inch strip
1 cup onion, diced
1 tsp garlic , roasted
1 cup long- grain white rice
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, fresh ground

Directions:

Put peas in a deep pan cover with 8 cups of water.
Bring to a boil on high heat.
Lower heat to simmer, cover pot, cook for 45 minutes.
(until peas are tender but not mushy) Place ham and bacon in frying pan over medium heat and fry for 5- 7 minutes, drain on paper towel and set aside.
Keep 1 tsp bacon fat, add the onions to pan and sauté, stirring often until soft, (4 min) set aside.
When beans are ready, drain and save 2 1/2 cups of cooking liquid.
Add rice, ham, bacon, onions, roasted garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to beans and reserved cooking liquid.
Stir well.
Return to high heat and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and cover.
Cook 25 minutes (until rice is done and all liquid has evaporated).
Turn off stove and let sit covered for about 15 minutes.
Enjoy-.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.51 Kcal (1229 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.48g	30%
Cholesterol	52.15mg	17%
Sodium	1032.19mg	43%
Potassium	257.6mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.02g	1%
Sugars	1.09g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	2%
Protein	11.84g	24%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	47.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.84 Kcal (246 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.9g	30%
Cholesterol	10.46mg	17%
Sodium	206.94mg	43%
Potassium	51.65mg	5%
Total Carbs	0.81g	1%
Sugars	0.22g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	2%
Protein	2.37g	24%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	9.5mg	5%

* 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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