Hopping John

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups dry black-eyed peas
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 ounces salt lamb, rinsed and cut in 12 pieces
• 1 cup long-grain rice, cooked (3 cups)

Recipe

• 1 rinse peas. in 3 quart saucepan, add peas to the 4 cups water and let soak overnight. add onion, pepper, red pepper, garlic, and bay leaf. bring to boiling; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring once or twice. stir in salt lamb and simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes more or until tender, stirring frequently. remove salt lamb and bay leaf; mash the pea mixture slightly. season to taste with additional salt, if desired. serve with hot rice.