For a richer flavor, consider using smoked ham hock. If you don't have andouille sausage, any smoked sausage will work well. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice. Serve over hot cooked white rice, garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.
Slow Cooker Hoppin' John
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME5 hrs
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TOTAL TIME13 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS39
Embrace the soulful flavors of the South with this effortless Slow Cooker Hoppin' John. A comforting blend of black-eyed peas, smoky ham, and aromatic spices, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when served over fluffy white rice.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate52 g
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Cholesterol55 mg
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Fiber9 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium755 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Soak the black-eyed peas: Place the peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly. (8+ hours)
02 Step
Recipe View Prepare the ham hock broth: Pour 6 cups of water into a large pot and add the ham hock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the ham hock is tender, about 1 hour. Remove the ham hock from the pot and set aside to cool. Reserve 4 cups of the flavorful cooking liquid. (1 hour)
03 Step
Recipe View Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: In the bottom of a slow cooker, layer the soaked black-eyed peas, sliced andouille sausage, chopped onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Once the ham hock is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and add the meat to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the bay leaves, ground cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes evenly over the top of the mixture. Pour the reserved cooking water over the ingredients. (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Slow cook to perfection: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High heat until the peas are tender, approximately 4 hours. Check for doneness after 3.5 hours to avoid overcooking. (4 hours)
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