This Hoppin' John recipe, made in a slow cooker, is a traditional New Year's Recipe but is perfect for any time you are craving slow cooker black-eyed peas.
These black-eyed peas and rice are sure to bring you luck in the New Year.
Here is why this slow cooker hoppin' john recipe is amazing:
- Made in a slow cooker crock-pot this recipe will free up space on the stove for other recipes.
- Customize it with garnishes of your choice for the perfect bite.
- A great recipe to use up leftover ham. Also check out ham pot pie, crock pot ham and potato soup, for more delicious ways of using up leftover holiday ham.
Ingredients needed:
- Black-Eyed Peas - canned, undrained
- Onion - sweet or white, diced
- Celery - washed and diced
- Bell Pepper - (any color), seeds removed and diced
- Smoked Ham - cut into small bite-sized pieces, leftover ham is fine
- Cilantro - chopped (optional but delicious!)
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Cajun Seasoning - check out my Mexican corn dip that also has Cajun seasoning
- Bay Leaves
- Garlic - minced or a couple of cloves of garlic confit
- Spicy Tomato juice - V-8 Juice shown here
- Diced Tomatoes (optional but adds extra flavors) I use canned diced tomatoes from my garden
- Long Grain Rice - Jasmine, American long-grain white, brown rice, or Basmati rice
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How to make Hoppin' John in the slow cooker
Add ingredients.
Add all ingredients except cooked rice to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
Cook Rice
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve
Add Rice
Stir in hot cooked rice or serve Hoppin' John over hot cooked rice and serve.
Sarah's recommendation
2 qt. Crock-Pot
Perfect for hot dips and small meals
FAQ's and Tips
Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated as needed.
Chopped green onions tops, chopped cilantro, cherry tomatoes, or crumbled bacon can be used as garnish.
6-8 slices of thick bacon strips cooked and broken into small pieces can be substituted for ham.
Pinto beans can be used in place of black eyed peas.
Original V-8 can be used instead of spicy for a milder version.
I am a fan of serving warm cornbread with Hoppin' John. I like a slice while my kids will crumble the cornbread over the beans.
Hoppin' John
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 ounces Black-Eyed Peas
¾ Cups Onion diced- 3 stalks Celery diced
- 1 small Bell Pepper any color, diced
- 1 Cup Smoked Ham cut into small bite sized pieces
- ¼ - ½ Cup Cilantro chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 can 6 ounce Spicy V-8 Juice
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes optional
- 1 Cup Cooked Jasmine or Long Grain Rice of choice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except cooked rice to the slow cooker.1 can, ¾ Cups Onion, 3 stalks Celery, 1 small Bell Pepper, 1 Cup Smoked Ham, ¼ - ½ Cup Cilantro, Salt and pepper, 1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning, 2 Bay Leaves, 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic, 1 can, 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- Stir to combine
- cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.1 Cup Cooked Jasmine or Long Grain Rice of choice
- Remove bay leaves before serving
- Stir in hot cooked rice and serve.
Notes
I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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