hoppin' john
We LOOVEE this stuff. Its one of the staples in our house, especially when it starts to cool off outside. Serve it with a healthy scoop of rice and a generous slab of cornbread!
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Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 - carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 - medium onion, chopped
- 2 - stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cans black eyed peas
- 1 small package country ham chips
- - salt & pepper to taste
- 4-5 cups cooked white rice
- - hot sauce (optional) for garnish
How To Make hoppin' john
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Step 1Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the carrots, celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring often until tender. Add the black-eyed peas to the skillet along with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
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Step 2Place your ham in a slow-cooker and pour the black-eyed pea mixture over it, mix it all up well. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. You may season the pot with some additional salt & pepper to taste! Serve over rice with some hot sauce. Great sides are cornbread and turnip greens!
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