HOPPIN' JOHN (SLOW COOKER / CROCK POT)

Hoppin' John (Slow Cooker / Crock Pot) image

Provided by NE Lady

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

HOPPIN' JOHN
1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked
1 large white onion, diced
2 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 tsp garlic, minced
1-2 c ham, diced
32 oz chicken broth
1-2 Tbsp chicken bouillon granules
1-2 Tbsp cajun seasoning blend
1 bay leaf
4 slice bacon
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 bunch green onion, diced
RICE
3-4 c white rice, prepared

Steps:

1. Combine the soaked beans (soak overnight), white onion, celery, red bell peppers, garlic & ham in a large crock pot.
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.
3. Add one bay leaf, pushing it down into the liquid until it is sumerged.
4. Lay the four strips of bacon over combined ingredients, side-by-side. It's okay if they sink.
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).
6. Serve over white rice, garnished with a sprinkle of green onion.