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    Hoppin’ John Recipe with Slow Cooker Instructions

    Published: Feb 28, 2021 · Modified: Jun 1, 2023 by Sarah Mock As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    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.

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    These black-eyed peas and rice are sure to bring you luck in the New Year

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    😍 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, and croque-monsieur egg rolls for more delicious ways of using up leftover holiday ham.
    hoppin john ingredients on a cutting board
    hoppin john ingredients on a cutting board

    🍖 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

    🔪 How to make Hoppin' John in the slow cooker

    1. Add all ingredients except cooked rice to the slow cooker. Hoppin’ John in a Slow Cooker
    2. Stir to combine.
    3. Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
    4. Remove bay leaves before serving. Hoppin’ John Recipe in a Slow Cooker with rice added
    5. Stir in hot cooked rice or serve Hoppin' John over hot cooked rice and serve.
    spoonful of carolina beans and rice over a blue surface

    📝 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND TIPS:

    How do I store leftovers?

    Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated as needed. 

    What toppings are good with Hoppin’ John?

    Chopped green onions tops, chopped cilantro, cherry tomatoes, or crumbled bacon can be used as garnish.

    Is there a substitution for ham in this recipe?

    6-8 slices of thick bacon strips cooked and broken into small pieces can be substituted for ham.

    I am not a fan of black eyed peas. Is there a substitute for black eyes peas in this recipe?

    Pinto beans can be used in place of black eyed peas.

    Spicy tomato juice does not agree with me. Is there a substitute for the spicy V-8?

    Original V-8 can be used instead of spicy for a milder version.adding v-8 juice to a slow cooker to make Hoppin’ John

    What to serve with Hoppin' John?

    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.

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    Hoppin' John

    Sarah Mock
    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.
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    There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!

    Prep time for the recipePrep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook time for the recipeCook Time 3 hours hrs
    total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine German
    Makes 5 servings
    Per Serving 200 kcal

    HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

    Crock-Pot 6-Quart

    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

    How do I store leftovers?
    Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated as needed. 
    What toppings are good with Hoppin’ John?
    Chopped green onions tops, chopped cilantro, cherry tomatoes, or crumbled bacon can be used as garnish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg

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