easy hoppin john

A classic black eyed peas recipe, sometimes called Carolina Peas and Rice, cooked with bacon, sausage, and veggies, and served over fluffy rice!

Authentic Hoppin’ John Recipe

bacon, (chopped)

sausage

onion,

celery stalks, (chopped)

bell pepper, (seeded and chopped (any color))

jalapeno

garlic, (minced)

chicken stock

thyme leaves

cajun seasoning

green onions

long grain rice, (rinsed well (or Carolina Gold rice))

Set a medium sauce pot over high heat. Add the rice and 3 ½ cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, until light and fluffy. *See package instructions.

Set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the bacon. Cook and stir for 3 minutes, then add in the sliced sausage. Brown until the sausage looks crispy around the edges. Stir regularly.

Push the bacon and sausage to the sides of the pan and add in the onions, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Pour in the black eyed peas, chicken stock, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Cover with a tight lid and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the black eyed peas are soft and tender. (If the broth absorbs before the black eyed peas are soft, add a little water to finish them off.)

Taste, then season with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve warm over rice with a sprinkling of green onions, and hot sauce on the side.

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Authentic Hoppin’ John

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,

salt

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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