It was Going to Be Hoppin' John

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
• water
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 12 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons dried savory, leaves
• salt, if needed
• 1 (8 ounce) packagediced ham (Cumberland Gap brand preferred)
• 4 slices bacon, diced small
• 1 link andouille sausage, diced
• 3 links andouille sausages, sliced
• 8 links smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 cups green peppers, chopped
• 1 12 cups celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons jalapenos, chopped (optional)
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
• 3 12 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced (optional)

1. Place peas in a large container, cover with water, and soak overnight.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Combine seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
4. In large stockpot, brown bacon, ham and diced andouille over medium-high heat.
5. Add about 1/3 of the celery, peppers, and onions, all the jalapenos, 1/3 of the meat mixture, 1/3 of the peas, 1/3 of the seasoning mix, and about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the fresh garlic.
6. Mixture should not be dry but there should be no visible liquid.
7. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
8. Mixture should stick a little but not too much.
9. Add some stock if necessary.
10. Stir in 1-2 cups stock (use less if you have already added some).
11. Scrape pan.
12. Add about 1/2 of the remaining peppers,onions,celery and seasoning mix.
13. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
14. Add 1 cup stock and scrape pan.
15. Add half the remaining vegetables, half the remaining peas, and all the remaining garlic and seasoning mix.
16. Add remaining stock, stir well, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
17. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 hour.
18. Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook 1 1/4-1 3/4 hours, until peas are creamy but some are still whole.
19. Serve over hot cooked rice.

blackeyed peas, water, paprika, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, ham, bacon, andouille sausage, links andouille sausages, sausage, green peppers, celery, jalapenos, onions, chicken stock, fresh garlic, ham

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/it-was-going-to-be-hoppin-john-406429 (may not work)