SLOW COOKER HOPPIN' JOHN

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Every New Years Day for about 5 years I sent this out the the Maintenance men at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, along with a big pan of cornbread, and the slow cooker always came home empty! It's good luck for New Years.

Provided by carole in orlando

Categories     Ham

Time 10h15m

Yield 1 large slow cooker full, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (I prefer Glory Brand)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped collard greens
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 lb ham, cut in bite sized pieces
1 can chicken broth
2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked rice

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Add more chicken broth if needed.
  • Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 906.5, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.4

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