Hoppin' John with Ham Hocks

== Description ==
Makes 8 servings.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 pound meaty Ham hocks
* 1 cup chopped Onion
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 teaspooon crushed red pepper
* 3 1/2 cups water
* 2 cups dry blackeyes
* 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
* salt and ground black pepper
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== Directions ==
# Combine Ham hocks, Onion, salt, red pepper and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1-1/4 hours, or until Ham is tender.
# Meanwhile, wash blackeyes. Combine blackeyes and 6 cups water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Remove Ham hocks from saucepan.
# Add water to liquid left in saucepan to measure 3-1/2 cups, if necessary. Cut meat into small pieces, discarding bone and rind. Drain blackeyes; discard soaking liquid.
# Combine Ham, blackeyes and rice in large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil.
# Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until blackeyes and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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