Carolina Hoppin’ John Recipe
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Additional Time
12 hrs
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Servings
10
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch
Carolina Hoppin’ John Recipe
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Take a trip to the Carolinas with this easy to make classic Hoppin’ John recipe that is jam-packed with peas, beans, and thick-cut bacon!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of cowpeas
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon sliced into 1” pieces
- 1 peeled small diced yellow onion
- 4 medium diced celery stalks
- 2 peeled medium diced carrots
- 2 finely minced cloves of garlic
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups packed torn collard leaves stems removed
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the beans to a container and pour in water until it is about 6” over the beans. Cover and set aside overnight or for at least 12 hours.
- The next day, drain and rinse the beans, and set aside.
- In a large pot add in the bacon over medium-low heat and cook until the bacon is browned but not completely crisp.
- Remove the bacon and set aside. Drain off about ½ of the rendered bacon fat and then turn the heat down to low.
- Add in the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes just to quickly and gently sweat/sauté them.
- Next, add in the soaked cowpeas, cooked bacon, chicken stock, thyme, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 45-60 minutes over low to medium heat or until soft and tender.
- Stir in the rice and collards, cover with a lid and cook over low heat for another 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve with optional sliced green onions.
Notes
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: This is meant to be eaten when it is finished cooking but you can make it up to 3-4 hours before serving by simply keeping it warm over very low heat and cover until ready to serve.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This will freeze well covered for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw for 1 day in the refrigerator before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of hoppin’ john to a medium-size pot along with a few tablespoons of chicken stock and heat over low heat until warm. You may also heat it in the microwave.
- If you do not want to soak the beans all night you can bring them to a boil with water in a large pot and then let them sit for an hour. You also have the option of not soaking the beans at all.
- You do not need to use vinegar at the end of the recipe, but it does provide balance to the overall flavor. If you'd like to, add 1-2 tablespoons of cider vinegar.
- Be sure to not cook the cowpeas rapidly because you want them to keep the shape and not turn into mush.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
591mg
(25%)
Potassium
512mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2654IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2654IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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42 reviews
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