Best Pork Chops With Hoppin John Recipes

SOUTHERN HOPPIN' JOHN

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This is a quick and easy side dish that will become a favorite of your family.-Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small green or sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PORK CHOPS WITH HOPPIN' JOHN

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This is an easy top of the stove meal, and another way to make pork chops. Another way is use red beans and rice, substitute a 15-16 oz can of red kidney beans, drained, for the black-eyed peas.

Provided by Carol Junkins @CarolAJ

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 - pork chops
1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
1/2 cup(s) converted rice
1 can(s) 15-16 oz black eyed peas, drained
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- pepper, cayenne, garlic seasoning to taste
2 cup(s) water

Steps:

Brown pork chops in skillet; if thick, simmer slowly, covered, to partially cook. Lift out chops and pour all fat from skillet.
Add remaining ingredients and place chops on top. Bring to a boil. Stir; cover and lower heat.
Cook 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender, most of liquid is absorbed and chops are done.