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                              Hoppin John

Recipe By     : Austin American Statesman
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      pound         dried black-eyed peas
  1      large         onion, peeled and finely chopped
  2      tablespoons   oil
  1      teaspoon      garlic salt
  1      teaspoon      oregano
  5      cups          chicken stock
  8      cups          hot cooked rice

Soak peas overnight with water to cover by 2 inches.  Drain peas and set
aside.  In large Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until transparent; add peas,
seasonings and chicken stock.  Cover and cook slowly until peas are tender,
about 30-40 minutes.  If made ahead, cover and reheat.  For each serving,
serve 1/2 cup of peas over 1/2 cup rice.

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