This Hoppin&#039; John recipe is a classic Southern dish of black-eyed peas cooked low and slow, traditionally with rice, flavored with smoked pork and loads of seasonings. It&#039;s an incredible dish you need to try.

Hoppin’ John Recipe

olive oil

onion

green bell pepper (chopped)

jalapeno pepper

celery

garlic (chopped)

smoked ham (chopped)

Cajun seasoning blend

blackeyed peas (sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained)

chicken broth (or more as needed)

white rice

parsley

Heat.

Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil.

Cook the Vegetables.

Add the onion, peppers and celery and cook them until softened, about 5 minutes.

Garlic.

Add the garlic and smoked ham and cook another minute, stirring, until fragrant.

Seasonings and Stock.

Add the Cajun seasonings, blackeyed peas and chicken broth. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat.

Simmer.

Simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are nicely softened, but not mushy.

Serve.

Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

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Hoppin' John Recipe - How to Make Hoppin' John (Carolina Peas and Rice)

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion chopped
1 large green bell pepper chopped
1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
1 stalk celery chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 pound smoked ham chopped
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
1 pound blackeyed peas sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained
4 cups chicken broth or more as needed
Cooked white rice for serving
Chopped parsley for serving

Cooking Directions

Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the onion, peppers and celery and cook them until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and smoked ham and cook another minute, stirring, until fragrant.
Add the Cajun seasonings, blackeyed peas and chicken broth. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat.
Simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are nicely softened, but not mushy.
Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Recipe Tips & Notes

Serves 12 as a side dish.
Heat Factor: Mild. You won't get a lot of heat with this recipe, though you can easily incorporate hotter peppers (I love this) or use an extra spicy Cajun or Creole seasoning blend. I like a pinch (or 3!) of ghost powder in mine sometimes.

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hoppin’ john recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total: 65 minutes

Servings: 12

Cost: $2.29 /serving

Author : Mike Hultquist

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