Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John: 7 Reasons You’ll Crave It
A traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and spices cooked slowly for a hearty meal.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups black-eyed peas, dried
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup diced ham
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the sautéed mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the soaked black-eyed peas, rice, ham, spices, and chicken broth.
- Add the bay leaf and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peas and rice are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John, Southern cooking, black-eyed peas, comfort food