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Hoppin John

Black eyed peas and rice with bacon, onions, peppers, celery and spices.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black eyed peas, comfort food, hoppin john, new year's food, rice, southern cooking
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Country Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon cut into small slices
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups broth or water I use chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 15 oz can black eyed peas rinsed and drained

Instructions

  • Start by cooking your bacon in a Dutch oven or large skillet. When it’s done, remove and let it drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • In the left over bacon drippings, sauté the onions, green peppers, celery and garlic until almost tender.
  • Add the rice, broth and all the seasonings to the pot. Cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, add your black eyed peas and bacon. Cover and simmer 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid rice from sticking.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve