💻 Easy NEW YEAR'S HOPPING JOHN
Try easy NEW YEAR'S HOPPING JOHN Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 cup sliced celery 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oil, bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups water 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or 2 1/2 cups) 16 ounces black-eyed peas (fresh or frozen, thawed) 1?2 lb cooked ham, cubed 1?4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper 3 bay leaves 3 cups cooked long-grain rice DIRECTIONS Saute the first three ingredients in a large Dutch oven in hot oil, bacon drippings, or butter until tender. Add water and next five ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve over rice. by: PanNan