**Hoppin' John: A Southern Classic with a Twist**
Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern dish that is often served on New Year's Day for good luck. It is a simple dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and bacon. The black-eyed peas are said to represent coins, the rice represents wealth, and the bacon represents prosperity. This classic dish is often served with collard greens and cornbread.
This article provides three unique recipes for Hoppin' John, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic Hoppin' John made with black-eyed peas, rice, bacon, and seasonings. The second recipe is a vegetarian Hoppin' John that uses vegetable broth instead of bacon. The third recipe is a Hoppin' John casserole that is made with cooked black-eyed peas, rice, bacon, and cheese.
All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you prefer a classic Hoppin' John, a vegetarian version, or a casserole, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a delicious pot of Hoppin' John!
SLOW COOKER HOPPIN JOHN
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
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
SLOW-COOKER NEW HOPPIN' JOHN
A no-fuss version of Hoppin' John features just six ingredients and convenient slow-cooker preparation.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork hocks in cooker. Add 1 cup of the broth (refrigerate remaining broth). Top pork with onion, peas and sausage.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones, skin and fat. Return pork to cooker. Add remaining broth and the rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER HOPPIN' JOHN CHOWDER
A really easy Southern chowder good for a New Years Day meal or cold winter evening. Serve it with a green salad and cornbread.
Provided by Sandy Clark Gerhardt
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package instructions, and set aside. Meanwhile, combine the ground sirloin, green pepper and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, and crumbling beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease.
- Place the rice and beef mixture into a 5 quart slow cooker. Add the black-eyed peas, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies and enough water to cover everything.
- Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1313.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HOPPIN' JOHN WITH GREENS - SLOW COOKER RECIPE
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
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 RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by VerneJ
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until just beginning to crisp. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Scrape bacon, bacon fat and onion into slow cooker. Add crushed red pepper, peas, and 4 cups water and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until peas are nearly tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stir in tomatoes, rice, and salt. Cover and continue to cook just until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Fluff with a fork and serve.
HOPPIN' JOHN (SLOW COOKER / CROCK POT)
This is a mish-mash of several different Hoppin' John recipes and has been converted to be cooked in a crock pot. Cornbread and a green salad compliment this meal.
Provided by NE Lady
Categories Bean Soups
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Combine the soaked beans (soak overnight), white onion, celery, red bell peppers, garlic & ham in a large crock pot.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk the chicken bouillon granules and Cajun seasoning into the chicken broth. Pour into the crock pot and stir to combine the ingredients.
- 3. Add one bay leaf, pushing it down into the liquid until it is sumerged.
- 4. Lay the four strips of bacon over combined ingredients, side-by-side. It's okay if they sink.
- 5. Cook on high 7-8 hours (or low 4-5 hours), until the beans are tender. Discard the bay leaf and rendered bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary (add salt & black pepper to taste).
- 6. Serve over white rice, garnished with a sprinkle of green onion.
Tips:
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Use low-sodium broth: This will help to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Add vegetables to the pot: This will help to add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
- Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld and the black-eyed peas to become tender.
- Serve over rice: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Hoppin' John is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With its unique flavor and texture, Hoppin' John is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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