Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ tablespoon unsalted butter; ¼ cup salt pork, coarsely cubed; ½ cup onion, chopped; ¼ cup celery, chopped; ¼ cup green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups chicken stock (if you want it soupier, increase the stock); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne (Go easy on the salt, the salt pork seasons for you.); ½ cup of uncooked instant rice (I went really easy on the rice, you may prefer a cup.)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup salt pork, coarsely cubed
½ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup celery, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken stock (if you want it soupier, increase the stock)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch cayenne (Go easy on the salt, the salt pork seasons for you.)
½ cup of uncooked instant rice (I went really easy on the rice, you may prefer a cup.)

1
Heat oil and butter in dutch oven.
2
Sear salt pork on all sides for four minutes.
3
Add the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic and saute for another four to five minutes.
4
Add the peas, half the stock, and all seasonings.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer with the lid off for thirty to forty minutes, or until reduced to 1/4 cup of liquid.
6
Add remaining cup of stock and return to a boil.
7
Reduce to a simmer and simmer for another ten minutes.
8
Add Minute Rice, stir and let sit covered until rice becomes the texture you like.
9
Serve with hot sauce and some soppin' bread.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup salt pork, coarsely cubed, ½ cup onion, chopped, 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.

Hoppin' John

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