Low Country Smoky Hoppin' John

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Course : Pork
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 50
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup peanut or canola oil
1 1/2 quarts onion -- chopped
1/2 cup garlic
9 1/2 pounds boneless fresh ham -- cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 cups red bell pepper -- chopped
6 cups green bell pepper -- chopped
1 1/2 gallons canned black eye peas -- drained
3 tablespoons old bay seasoning
1 tablespoon ginger -- ground
3 1/2 quarts canned diced tomatoes -- drained
1 quart orange juice
2 1/3 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup liquid smoke seasoning
1/2 cup red hot pepper sauce
1 1/4 gallons unsalted rice -- cooked
3 medium oranges seedless -- as needed, sliced in half moons for garnish
 

Preparation:

In tilt skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil, until brown. Add ham cubes; brown on all sides. Add red and green pepper; cook until softened. Transfer to large kettles. Add peas, old bay seasoning, ginger, tomatoes, orange juice, salt and liquid smoke; stir to combine. Simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes to blend flavors and finish cooking ham. Add red hot pepper sauce and cooked rice, stir well without mashing peas. Cook another 10 to 15 minutes, or until 160 degrees F. Serve 12 ounce servings with orange garnish. Servings suggestion: corn bread.

 

Nutritional Information:

28 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 300mg Sodium