Hoppin' sam with ham

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBrown rice (not instant)
4cupsWater
1eachLarge onion, chopped
6eachesStalks, celery, chopped
2eaches14 1/2 oz can stewed or
Seasoned tomatoes
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
2teaspoonsSugar
1poundsCubed ham
4eaches16 oz cans black-eyed peas,
Drained

Directions

Cook onion and celery in butter until tender. Add rice and water, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook in slow oven (225F) for 1-2 hours.

Enjoy with cornbread for good luck as your first meal on New Year's Day!!

Posted by Loren Martin, Cyberealm BBS Watertown, NY 315-786-1120