Hoppin’ John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)

Name: Hoppin’ John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight); 4 cups water; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1 celery stalk (finely chopped); 1 small green bell pepper (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 115 g 4 oz smoked pork hock or bacon; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 cup long grain white rice (rinsed); 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or water; Sliced spring onions; Hot sauce; Cornbread or collard greens on the side

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

A Southern classic of black-eyed peas, smoky pork and fluffy rice, Hoppin’ John is a hearty dish tied to New Year tradition but delicious year-round. Perfect with hot sauce and cornbread on the side.

Updated at: Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:43:38 GMT