Hoppin John
Our favorite New Years Day meal. Cozy & LUCKY
Description
Our favorite New Years Day meal. Cozy & LUCKY
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 carrots (peeled & diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 cans black eyed peas (rinsed & drained)
- 2 cups water
- 1 small pkg salted pork or country ham (chopped)
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion and celery. Season with salt & pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
- 2
Add the black eyed peas and 2 cups of water to the skillet. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Place your salted pork or ham into the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the black eyed peas mixture over the ham, stir all to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- 4
Serve helpings over white rice. Green tabasco sauce is a great optional topping.
- 2