Hoppin' John

Ingredients:

• 1 Tb olive oil
• 1 large ham hock
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/2 cup green pepper
• 1 Tb garlic
• 1 lb. black-eyed peas
• 1 qt. chicken stock
• Bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt, pepper, & cayenne
• 3 Tb green onion
• 3 cups cooked rice

Directions:

1. Heat oil. Cook ham 4 min.
2. Add onion, celery, green peper, garlic. Cook 4 min.
3. Add peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, seasonings. Simmer 40 min. or until creamy & tender. Add liquid if necessary. Serve over rice.