Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John is one of the finest comfort foods of the South, and it is traditionally served at the New Year for good luck and prosperity in the year ahead.

Hoppin’ John reflects the agricultural roots of the South, utilizing locally available ingredients like black-eyed peas and rice.

The dish has strong ties to Gullah cuisine, the culinary tradition of the Gullah people of the Sea Islands and coastal South Carolina and Georgia.

Hoppin’ John

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Hoppin’ John is one of the finest comfort foods of the South, and it is traditionally served at the New Year for good luck in the year ahead.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
• Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced, or 1 pound pork, cubed
4 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
2 (10-ounce) cans Ro*Tel
3 cups beef broth
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun/Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Instructions

1. Cook sausage or pork in a large skillet until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Place sausage in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, except rice. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
3. Pour uncooked rice into slow cooker. Stir. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Notes

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