Hoppin’ John

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Hoppin' John is a hearty dish made by slowly simmering black-eyed peas with pork and vegetables, thought to bring luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Our version has been simplified to use frozen black eyed peas.

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Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories.
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Published on December 14, 2023
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Barrett Heald
Barrett Heald
Tested by Barrett Heald
Barrett Heald is a recipe tester and recipe developer in the Dotdash Meredith Test Kitchen helping to create and perfect recipes for brands, such as AllRecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, and Midwest Living
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hoppin johns
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
6 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1/2 cup chopped celery

  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen black-eyed peas

  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cups cooked long grain rice

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, or as needed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredient to make hoppin johns gathered on a kitchen counter.

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  2. Cook bacon in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from the Dutch oven.

    bacon pieces browning in a dutch oven

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  3. Add onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper to the Dutch oven. Cook and stir until tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

    onion and peppers sautéing in a dutch oven

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  4. Add black-eyed peas and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.

    Black Eyed peas added to aromatics and covered with broth

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  5. Drain; reserving cooking liquid.

    peas strained, broth reserved

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  6. Stir in rice, bacon, and enough reserved liquid to make a saucy consistency. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed. Garnish with green onions.

    hoppin johns garnished with sliced green onions

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
4g Fat
33g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 515mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 476mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.