Authentic Hoppin John Recipe
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5.0
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Authentic Hoppin John Recipe
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A classic black eyed peas recipe, sometimes called Carolina Peas and Rice, cooked with bacon, sausage, and veggies, and served over fluffy rice!
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Ingredients
- ¼ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 andouille sausage links, halved and slice thin
- 1 small sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (any color)
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds frozen black eyed peas, or field peas
- 32 ounce chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed well (or Carolina Gold rice)
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Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Hoppin’ John can be served over the rice, or mixed into the rice. I prefer to pile it on the rice and let each person mix it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.25cups
Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
950mg
(27%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1101IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cups | |
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 950mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1101IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
75 reviews
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