Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 onions, divided; 6 cloves garlic, divided; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 stalk celery, halved; 1 small jalapeño, halved; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/4 c. dried black-eyed peas; Steamed white rice, for serving; Sliced scallions, for serving

Start the new year off right!

By Tina MartinezPublished: Nov 4, 2022

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

317

A hearty, homey Southern dish traditionally enjoyed on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is meant to ring in good luck— though you won’t need any extra luck to make our version of the classic. A pressure cooker ensures the black-eyed peas are cooked ‘til creamy and that the ham hocks stay tender. Set it, (almost) forget it, and be rewarded with a bowl of deliciously smoky, pork-studded beans served over rice.

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Ingredients

2 onions, divided
6 cloves garlic, divided
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 smoked ham hocks
1 stalk celery, halved
1 small jalapeño, halved
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/4 cups dried black-eyed peas
Steamed white rice, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Quarter 1 onion and smash 3 cloves garlic and add to pressure cooker. Add thyme, bay leaves, ham hocks, celery, jalapeño, and 31/2 cups water. Cover, lock lid, and cook on high pressure 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, chop remaining 1 onion and 3 cloves garlic.
3. Step 3Release pressure. Transfer ham hocks to bowl, then strain liquid into measuring cup; discard solids. When cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding skin, bone and fat.
4. Step 4Wipe out pot, return to pressure cooker, press Sauté, and heat oil. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in chopped garlic and cook 1 minute.
5. Step 5Stir in peas, shredded meat, and 31/2 cups strained liquid; cover and lock lid. Cook on high pressure 8 minutes. Let release naturally 15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
6. Step 6Serve peas (and broth) over rice and sprinkle with scallions if desired.