In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker put ham, carrots, onion and celery as first layer. Add 3 cans blackeyed peas and collard greens as second layer. Mix spices in chicken broth and pour over …
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In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker put ham, carrots, onion and celery as first layer. Add 3 cans blackeyed peas and collard greens as second layer. Mix spices in chicken broth and pour over all. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, depending on your slow cooker. Cook rice according to directions on package and add to Hoppin' John just before serving.
There are three things you do want to keep traditional about your hoppin' John though: the pork, the peas, and the rice. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp, about 10 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, black pepper, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
Calories per serving of Hoppin John. 59 calories of White Rice, long grain, cooked, (0.29 cup) 51 calories of Ham, extra lean, (5% fat), (0.29 cup, diced)
Essentially the bacon or pork would season the peas and rice to make it a delicious inexpensive meal to enjoy. Nowadays you may see black-eyed peas and long grain rice used as substitutions. Since the origination of Hoppin’ John, it has had quite a facelift and now you will find some variations that are loaded up with additional ingredients.