Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, uncooked; 1 lb dried black-eyed peas (some people use other beans like lentils); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1/2 lb smoky bacon (not everyone uses this, but it adds flavor); 2 bermuda onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 3/4 lb chorizo sausage, chopped (same as bacon); salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; Tabasco sauce, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Boil the peas and thyme until the peas have split.
2
Drain, reserving about a quarter cup of water with the peas.
3
In a heavy-bottomed pot, fry up the bacon until just crisped and remove with a slotted spoon.
4
In the same pot, add the onion, garlic and chourico, cook until golden and the chourico is just browned.
5
While this is going on, boil the rice in plenty of well-salted water until tender.
6
Drain and keep ready.
7
Drain off most of the fat. Add the peas and water, stir and cover a few minutes.
8
Add the cooked rice and reserved bacon and mix well.
9
Cook over lowest heat until nearly dry.
10
Take care not to scorch the mixture.
11
Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and the tabasco.

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long grain rice, uncooked, 1 lb dried black-eyed peas (some people use other beans like lentils), 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 1/2 lb smoky bacon (not everyone uses this, but it adds flavor), and more.

Yes, Hoppin' John falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hoppin' John

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Variations & substitutions

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