good luck hoppin' john
We were stationed at Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina for 13 years from 1976-1989. I learned to love grits and the tradition of eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day for good luck! Even though we don't live there anymore, I still keep the tradition but have tweaked it a little over the years. Hope you like it.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is an easy way to make Hoppin' John for the new year. It's made with a medley of red and green peppers with onion. The veggies simmer in the slow cooker with broth and black-eyed peas. As it cooks, the flavors meld together creating a flavorful and delicious meal. Serve over a bed of fluffy white rice for a down-home delicious (and lucky) New Year's Day meal. We highly recommend adding a handful of bacon (is bacon ever optional?). It's amazing!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 - medium onion, diced
- 1/2 - red pepper, diced
- 1/2 - green pepper, diced
- 3 - cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans black-eyed peas (15 oz. each)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 - handful crumbled bacon, optional
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups cooked rice
How To Make good luck hoppin' john
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Step 1Heat the olive oil. -
Step 2Sauté the onion, peppers, and garlic until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
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Step 3Stir in the black-eyed peas, broth, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add the crumbled bacon if using.
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Step 4Transfer mixture into a slow cooker and cook on low 3-4 hours.
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Step 5Serve over the cooked rice. My husband likes to garnish the top of his with freshly chopped onions and more parsley.
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