Once peas have soaked, add meaty ham bone, 1/2 of the chopped onions, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a med-low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until peas are tender but not mushy.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and brown ham, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ham to cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. 2.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low; add onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add ginger, red pepper, finely chopped garlic, and remaining pinch of salt ...

Hoppin' John is traditionally served for New Year's. This version is made with black-eyed peas, ham and bacon and served with white rice. D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH D. Jack Alkire ...

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Here is a recipe that I got when I lived in North Alabama, way back in the early 1980s. It not only goes well with a New Year’s Day meal, it is also great with a summer barbecue.