Hoppin Johns Recipe

Name: Hoppin Johns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 large ham hock; 1 lb smoked sausage; 1 cup onion, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; ½ cup red pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 lb black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions; 3 cups steamed white rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 large ham hock
1 lb smoked sausage
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 lb black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 quart chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
3 cups steamed white rice

1
Heat oil in large soup pot.
2
add ham hock and sear on all sides, for about 4 minutes.
3
Add onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes.
4
add black eyed peas, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 mins, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stirring occasionally, adding water and or stock as needed.
6
Stir bean mixture into cooked white rice and adjust seasonings to taste.
7
garnish with green onion.

756

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 large ham hock, 1 lb smoked sausage, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hoppin Johns 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 Johns

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