Mimi's Hoppin' John with Pork Jowl
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.
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
Directions
Cook's Note:
For the ham, I used leftover ham from Christmas, and I just cut off the sweet coating. I have made this with ham hocks before, but I found the flavor to be better with the pork jowl, and my family enjoyed it much better with the pork jowl, as well.
Once the soup is ready to serve, test to see if the saltiness is to your liking. If using a ham hock or bacon, you may need more salt than if using a pork jowl. After the soup is seasoned to your liking, it is ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
522 calories; protein 18.3g; carbohydrates 42g; fat 31.3g; cholesterol 46.7mg; sodium 776.1mg.
Full Nutrition
