hoppin' john (slow cooker / crock pot)

Chadron, NE
Updated on Jan 1, 2021

This is a mish-mash of several different Hoppin' John recipes and has been converted to be cooked in a crock pot. Cornbread and a green salad compliment this meal.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • HOPPIN' JOHN
  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, soaked
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1-2 cup ham, diced
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1-2 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1-2 tablespoon cajun seasoning blend
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 slices bacon
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 bunch green onion, diced
  • RICE
  • 3-4 cups white rice, prepared

How To Make hoppin' john (slow cooker / crock pot)

  • Step 1
    Combine the soaked beans (soak overnight), white onion, celery, red bell peppers, garlic & ham in a large crock pot.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl, whisk the chicken bouillon granules and Cajun seasoning into the chicken broth. Pour into the crock pot and stir to combine the ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Add one bay leaf, pushing it down into the liquid until it is sumerged.
  • Step 4
    Lay the four strips of bacon over combined ingredients, side-by-side. It's okay if they sink.
  • Step 5
    Cook on high 7-8 hours (or low 4-5 hours), until the beans are tender. Discard the bay leaf and rendered bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary (add salt & black pepper to taste).
  • Step 6
    Serve over white rice, garnished with a sprinkle of green onion.

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