New Year's Special

Hoppin' Johns

1 ham bone
1 can black eyes peas
1 cup rice
2 tbs. hot sauce
1 tbs. cumin
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water

Place a ham bone, with meat still on, in a large pot.
Cover with enough water to submerge the bone, but not fully cover it.
Bring the water to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and let the bone simmer for about an hour.
Remove the ham from the water and reduce the heat to medium low.
Remove the ham from the bone and chop up into little pieces.
Discard bone.
Drain and rinse the beans.
Add the beans, chopped ham and rice to the simmering ham broth.
Add chicken broth and stir.
Stir in hot sauce, cumin, kosher salt and garlic.
Cover and let simmer for 20 mins.
After 20 mins., add water if needed.
Cook until rice is tender.
Voila! Serve in a bowl with crusty bread on the side.