Authentic Hoppin John Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 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
Description
The Authentic Hoppin John Recipe uses chopped thick-cut bacon and sliced andouille sausage browned to develop a crispy texture, complemented by sautéed sweet onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and minced garlic. These ingredients form a flavorful base to which black-eyed peas and chicken stock are added along with fresh thyme and Cajun seasoning. The peas simmer until tender, absorbing the smoky and spicy elements. Served over rice, the dish offers a balance of textures—soft peas with the chewy bite of sausage and a slight crunch from vegetables.
Cooking the rice separately yields a light and fluffy accompaniment that helps carry the flavorful Hoppin John. Garnishing with chopped green onions adds freshness and a mild sharpness, while optional hot sauce offers an extra kick. This recipe is a well-rounded dish that highlights Southern flavors and provides comfort with its warming spices and hearty ingredients.
Hoppin John can be placed over the rice or stirred in, allowing personal preference in texture and presentation. It's advisable to season at the end with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the seasoning complements the rich broth and smoky meats without overpowering the peas.
Ingredients
- ¼ pound Bacon chopped, thick-cut
- 2 andouille sausage halved and slice thin, links
- 1 sweet onion peeled and chopped, small
- 2 celery chopped, stalks
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped (any color
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced, or serrano pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds black-eyed peas or field peas, frozen
- 32 ounce chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh leaves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 2 cups long grain rice rinsed well (or Carolina Gold rice
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
- Serve Hoppin John warm over rice or stirred into the rice according to preference.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after simmering to ensure balanced flavors.
- Using fresh thyme enhances the herbal notes, but dried thyme can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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