Best 4 Hoppin John With Greens Slow Cooker Recipes

Hoppin' John, a classic Southern dish, is a combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and pork. It is a traditional New Year's Day dish, believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. This flavorful dish is often served with collard greens, cornbread, and hot sauce.

This article offers three variations of Hoppin' John: a traditional recipe made from scratch in a Dutch oven, a slow-cooker version for effortless preparation, and a vegetarian Hoppin' John made with plant-based protein. Each recipe includes detailed instructions and a list of necessary ingredients to guide you through the cooking process.

The traditional Hoppin' John recipe starts with simmering smoked ham hocks, black-eyed peas, onions, and garlic in a savory broth. Once the peas are tender, cooked rice is added, along with seasonings like salt and pepper. The slow-cooker variation follows a similar process, but the ingredients are cooked together in a slow cooker for a longer duration, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.

For those looking for a plant-based option, the vegetarian Hoppin' John replaces the ham hocks with vegetable broth and smoked paprika. Lentils or tofu can be used as a substitute for the black-eyed peas, providing a rich source of protein. All three recipes are accompanied by additional tips and suggestions to enhance the taste and presentation of the dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER HOPPIN JOHN

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Using a slow cooker makes easy work of this classic, long-simmered, delicious southern dish. Serve over cooked white rice.

Provided by carina

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 13h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound dry black-eyed peas
6 cups water
1 large ham hock
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

Place black-eyed peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
Pour 6 cups water into a pot; add ham hock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Transfer ham hock to a plate to cool and reserve 4 cups of the cooking liquid.
Layer soaked peas, andouille sausage, onion, celery, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker. Remove meat from ham hock and add meat to slow cooker. Sprinkle bay leaves, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes over the top. Pour reserved cooking water over peas mixture.
Cook on High until peas are tender, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 754.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

HOPPIN' JOHN WITH GREENS - SLOW COOKER RECIPE

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This is a traditional Southern dish for bringing good luck into the New Year, consisting of black-eyed peas and rice. Eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a prosperous year filled with luck. The peas are symbolic of pennies or coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or left under the dinner bowls. Greens along with this dish are supposed to also add to the wealth since they are the color of money. Eating this the day after represents frugality and savings. You are supposed to leave 3 peas to assure that the New Year will be filled with Luck, Fortune and Romance. Serve hot with corn bread.

Provided by Tanya E

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 7h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 cube vegetable bouillon
¼ cup hot water
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 smoked ham hock
2 bunches collard greens, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 cups vegetable broth
5 cups water, or as needed to cover
1 cup long-grain white rice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Cover black-eyed peas with water in a large soup pot, bring to a boil, and boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer peas for 1 hour. Drain.
Dissolve vegetable bouillon cube in 1/4 cup hot water in a small bowl; pour bouillon into slow cooker. Stir black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, ham hock, collard greens, oregano, red pepper flakes, and vegetable broth into the cooker. Add 5 cups of water or as needed to cover. Cook 5 hours on High. Stir rice into stew and cook 1 more hour.
Remove meat from ham hock, chop meat, and return to stew. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SLOW-COOKER HOPPIN' JOHN

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Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
3 cups chopped turnip greens
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (32-ounce) cartons vegetable stock
1 smoked turkey leg
2 cups instant rice
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot sauce

Steps:

In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine black-eyed peas, turnip greens, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Stir in vegetable stock. Submerge turkey leg in mixture. Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or until peas are tender. Add rice, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in salt and hot sauce before serving.

SLOW COOKER HOPPIN' JOHN

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Every New Years Day for about 5 years I sent this out the the Maintenance men at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, along with a big pan of cornbread, and the slow cooker always came home empty! It's good luck for New Years.

Provided by carole in orlando

Categories Ham

Time 10h15m

Yield 1 large slow cooker full, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (I prefer Glory Brand)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped collard greens
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 lb ham, cut in bite sized pieces
1 can chicken broth
2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked rice

Steps:

In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker put ham, carrots, onion and celery as first layer.
Add 3 cans blackeyed peas and collard greens as second layer.
Mix spices in chicken broth and pour over all.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
Cook rice according to directions on package and add to Hoppin' John just before serving.
Add more chicken broth if needed.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 906.5, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.4

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Rinse the black-eyed peas well before cooking to remove any impurities.
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water to reduce cooking time and help them cook more evenly.
Use a slow cooker to make this recipe easy and hands-off.
Add the greens to the slow cooker in the last hour of cooking so they don't overcook.
Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
Serve the Hoppin' John with hot sauce, cornbread, and collard greens for a traditional Southern meal.

Conclusion:

Hoppin' John is a delicious and easy-to-make Southern dish that is perfect for a New Year's Day celebration or any other special occasion. This recipe uses a slow cooker to make the cooking process even easier, and the result is a flavorful and hearty dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious meal, give Hoppin' John a try!