Hoppin John Stew With Cheddar Cheese Grits Food

HOPPIN' JOHN

Steps:

• In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in the rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired. Serve

HOPPIN' JOHN STEW WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add ham and onions, and saute 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in black eyed peas and next 3 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately over White Cheddar Cheese Grits.
• White Cheddar Cheese Grits:.
• Bring chicken broth and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits, and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

HOPPIN' JOHN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and thyme; cook until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add broth, peas, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice.