Hoppin' John

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4.5

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 55 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    314 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Hoppin' John

Hoppin’ John is a classic Southern dish for New Year’s Day. Hearty flavorful white rice recipe with smoked pork, veggies and black eyed peas.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces black-eyed peas dried
  • 1 ham hock plus
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 celery chopped, stalks
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 cup white rice uncooked

Instructions

  1. Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water, discard floating beans, drain them and pick through the beans making sure there are no rocks.
  2. In a large dutch oven add the ham and oil on medium heat and cook the meat for 4-5 minutes searing it on all sides then add in the celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook an additional five minutes.
  3. Add in the chicken broth, cajun seasoning, salt and bay leaves, and cook, uncovered for 90 minutes (there should be about 2 cups of liquid left).
  4. Add in the peas and rice, cover and cook on low for 20 additional minutes then remove the lid, fluff and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 992mg (41%) Potassium 631mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 992mg 41%
Potassium 631mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 360IU 7%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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