hopping john

A traditional New Year's day southern dish full of flavor.

Hoppin John Recipe

peas

water, divided

salt

ham hock (or 1/4 lb. hog jowl)

onion,

white rice, uncooked

red pepper flakes

Over medium heat, place the dried black-eyed peas,...

Over medium heat, place the dried black-eyed peas, 6 cups of water, salt and ham hock. Cook covered over medium heat until tender, about 2-2 1/2 hours.

While the peas are cooking, fry the bacon...

While the peas are cooking, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside, reserving the bacon grease.

Sauté chopped onion in the bacon grease until...

Sauté chopped onion in the bacon grease until softened.

Separately, in a large sauce pan, with a...

Separately, in a large sauce pan, with a tight-fitting lid, add the rice, 2 cups of the the pea liquid, 2 cups of water, 2 cups of the cooked black-eyed peas, sautéed onions, bacon grease, crumbled bacon and red pepper flakes. Cook covered over medium-low heat until rice is done, about 15-20 minutes. If needed add more pea liquid if rice gets too dry.

This one-pot Hoppin’ John is an easier version of the classic Southern dish, using canned black-eyed peas for a faster recipe that still has all the delicious flavors!

Easy One-Pot Hoppin’ John

bacon (I prefer thick cut)

yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)

jalapeño pepper, minced

garlic,

black pepper

brown rice (see notes)

chicken broth

Optional toppings: Hot sauce, sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese

Heat a large pot (such as a Dutch...

Heat a large pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium heat and add bacon.

Cook, turning occasionally, until bacon is cooked through...

Cook, turning occasionally, until bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain, then crumble and reserve. (You can prep the remaining ingredients while the bacon is cooking.)

In the same skillet with the bacon grease,...

In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the onion, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the brown rice and stir well to...

Add the brown rice and stir well to get it coated in the oils. Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45-50 minutes, until the rice is cooked through.

Stir in the black-eyed peas until warmed through.

Serve with reserved crumbled bacon, along with any...

Serve with reserved crumbled bacon, along with any additional optional toppings and enjoy!

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This one-pot Hoppin’ John is an easier version of the classic Southern dish, using canned black-eyed peas for a faster recipe that still has all the delicious flavors. It's great for New Year's Day!

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