Copycat Pioneer Woman Hoppin John Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves: 10 Ingredients 1 whole onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 whole green bell pepper diced 2 whole stalks Celery, diced 4 cups soaked Black-eyes Peas 5 cups low-sodium (no-sodium) Chicken Broth 1 whole Ham Hock or ½ lb. bacon, (optional turkey) chopped (optional smoked turkey wings) Salt and pepper to taste 1 heaping teaspoon Cayenne Seasoning 1 bay leaf White or Brown Rice, for Serving Instructions 1. Cook bacon pieces in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy. 2. add onion, green pepper, celery to pot and stir. 3. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Add in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. 5. Stir in rinsed beans, then add chicken broth, salt & pepper, and cayenne to taste. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot for 30 minutes. 7. After 30 minutes, check the liquid level; if its soupy, cook with the lid off for another 15-30 minutes or so. 8. If its too thick, splash in a little more broth and keep covered for another 15-30 minutes. 9. Taste for seasonings. 10. Add more spice if needed. 11. Serve over white or brown rice, making sure to get plenty of the cooking liquid Spooned over the top. 12. Or, you may mix the bean mixture with the rice before serving (thats what I did). _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
