Traditional Hoppin’ John Recipe

Name: Traditional Hoppin’ John Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small green or red pepper, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 6 green onions, sliced; 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 can black-eyed peas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : insanelygood

Instructions

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Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it is crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain. Keep 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 2

Add the chopped pepper, celery, and onions to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Sauté the vegetables until they are almost tender.

Step 3

Stir in the rice, water, and seasonings. Cover the skillet and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the drained black-eyed peas and cooked bacon to the skillet. Simmer the mixture for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 5

Discard the bay leaf before serving and enjoy!

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