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New Year's Day Hoppin' John

Instructions

1. Place cup chopped onion in a small saucepan containing stick melted butter.
2. Saute the onions over low heat until clear and caramelized.
3.Meanwhile, empty the 2 cans of beef broth and 1 soup can of white rice into a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4.Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 14 to 15 minutes, until almost all beef broth is absorbed by the rice.
5. When the onions are sauted, and the rice is cooked, you may start assembling your Hoppin John.
6. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, combine sauted onions, cooked rice, 2 cans black-eye peas, and 2 cans smoked ham. Salt and pepper, if desired.
7. Mix thoroughly, and place over medium heat until the mixture boils.
8. Reduce heat, and simmer about 5 minutes.
9.Pour the Hoppin John mixture into a large serving bowl.

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