Slow Cooker Hoppin John Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Hoppin John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry black-eyed peas; 6 cups water; 1 large ham hock; 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound dry black-eyed peas
6 cups water
1 large ham hock
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Cook on High until peas are tender, at least 4 hours.

168

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry black-eyed peas, 6 cups water, 1 large ham hock, 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

Slow Cooker Hoppin John

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