Hoppin' John - The Bermudian Magazine

A big Bermuda favourite and a regular on picnic and get-together menus.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil the peas and thyme until the peas have split. Drain, reserving about a quarter cup of water with the peas.

Step 2

In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, fry up the bacon until just crisped and remove with a slotted spoon. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, and chouriço, cook until golden and the chouriço just browned.

Step 3

While this is going on, boil the rice in plenty of well-salted water until tender. Drain and keep ready.

Step 4

Drain off most of the fat. Add the peas and water, stir and cover a few minutes.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice and reserved bacon and mix well.

Step 6

Cook over lowest head until nearly dry. Take care not to scorch the mixture.

Step 7

Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and Tabsaco sauce.

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