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Crockpot Hoppin John Recipe

A New Years Tradition. Check out this delicious and flavorful Crockpot Hoppin John Recipe. A tasty mix of black eyed peas, rice, and veggies.

Crockpot hopping John in white bowl

Tradition is to enjoy some Black Eyed Peas for New Years to bring wealth and luck into the New Year! This Crockpot Hoppin John Recipe is full of flavor and a tasty way to stick with tradition! You can also try this simple Crockpot Black Eyed Pea Recipe too! Both are delicious!

Ingredients

Ham, black eyed peas, onion, and other ingredients in clear glass bowls on counter

To make this simple recipe you will need

  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Chicken Broth
  • Rice
  • Ham Bone with ham
  • Canned Diced Tomatoes with Chiies
  • Onion
  • Bell Pepper
  • Celery
  • Spice ( Bay Leaf, Thyme, Crushed Red Pepper, Salt)

This fits best in a 6 Quart or larger Crockpot or Slowcooker.

Directions

Slowcooker with ham, black eyed peas, onions, celery and bel pepper

Place ham in a slow cooker and top with all other ingredients EXCEPT for the rice. Stir to combine.

This is a great use for the left over holiday ham. You can also pick up an extra ham while they are on sale for the holidays and put it in the freezer for a later meal.

Crockpot with hoppin John uncooked and bay leaves

Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.

Crockpot full of hoppin John

Carefully remove the ham and shred it between two forks. Return the ham to the slow cooker and add the rice. Push the rice below the liquid line to make sure it cooks.

Cover and continue cooking for an additional 2 hours on high or until the rice is tender.

Gluten Free

This recipe is naturally gluten free. As always please double check all of your ingredients to ensure they are gluten free

Tips for Rice

Cooking the rice too long in the slow cooker will make it mushy. If you cannot add the rice 2 hours prior to serving, reduce the chicken broth to 2 cups and cook the rice according to package directions, stirring in just before serving.

Storage

Store any uneaten Hoppin John in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Crockpot Hoppin John Recipe

A New Years Tradition. Check out this delicious and flavorful Crockpot Hoppin John Recipe.
Print Recipe
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 hours
Total Time:5 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone, with meat or about 3 cups leftover ham meat
  • 28 oz frozen black eyed peas
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes according to your tastes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies canned
  • 3 cups rice uncooked

Instructions

  • Place ham in a slow cooker and top with all other ingredients EXCEPT for the rice. Stir to combine.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Carefully remove the ham and shred it between two forks. Return the ham to the slow cooker and add the rice. Push the rice below the liquid line to make sure it cooks.
  • Cover and continue cooking for an additional 2 hours on high or until the rice is tender.
  • Prior to serving, stir and remove the bay leaves.

Notes

Note: Cooking the rice too long in the slow cooker will make it mushy. If you cannot add the rice 2 hours prior to serving, reduce the chicken broth to 2 cups and cook the rice according to package directions, stirring in just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Amanda Carlisle

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