Southern Hoppin’ John
Tasty medley of black-eyed peas, rice, & colorful veggies–hearty southern side delicious served w/ fried chicken.
Servings Prep Time
4-6servings 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6servings 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, cook bacon until browned. Remove bacon. Set aside.
  2. In same skillet, saute pepper, celery, and onions until almost tender. Add fresh black-eyed peas, broth, water as needed, and seasonings. Cook for 20 minutes or until peas are soft.
  3. Use prepared package of pre-cooked rice. Alternatively, cook rice separately per package directions or use 1 C leftover rice. Stir in rice once peas are cooked. Heat until rice is warmed through.
  4. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

I served this as a side for our Southern Christmas Dinner. Tasty. Reheats well.

Source: Southern Hoppin’ John Recipe

Originally published as Hopping John in Country Woman January/February 1992, p.35

 

Serve with Suggestions:

Gluten-free Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Mommy’s Mashed Potatoes

Southern Fried Cabbage

Sherla’s Southern Greens

Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Southern Pot ‘o Green Beans

Oven Fried Okra