Mimi's Hoppin' John with Pork Jowl Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mimi's Hoppin' John with Pork Jowl Recipe). This a simple dish of rice, black-eyed peas, and ham that my grandmother made every year for New Year's Day. It is a southern tradition that goes along well with cornbread and collard greens.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 2hrs10 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 10hrs40 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Mimi's Hoppin' John with Pork Jowl Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups dry black-eyed peas

1 pound pork jowl

chopped into 1/4-inch cubes

1 large sweet onion

chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

8 cups chicken stock

2 cups chopped ham

4 cups cooked rice

salt to taste

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

Step 2

Place pork jowl into a large soup pot over medium-high heat and cook until fat has rendered. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft and pork has slightly browned 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Add chicken stock and drained black-eyed peas to the soup pot. Add diced ham and stir. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer covered until beans are completely tender 1 1/2 hours.

Step 4

Remove pork jowl from soup using a slotted spoon and discard. Mix cooked rice into the soup. Simmer covered 30 minutes more. Season with salt.

Nutritional Information

Mimi's Hoppin' John with Pork Jowl Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 521.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.3g 37%

Carbohydrates: 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 31.3g 48%

Saturated Fat: 11.2g 56%

Cholesterol: 46.7mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 24.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.5mg 57%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 9.5mg 16%

Folate: 297.8mcg 74%

Calcium: 61.7mg 6%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 88.9mg 32%

Potassium: 631.6mg 18%

Sodium: 776.1mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 73%

Calories From Fat: 281.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.