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Copycat Pioneer Woman Hoppin John Recipe
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Copycat
Servings:
10
Author:
Ree Drummond
Ingredients
1
whole Large Onion
Diced
4
cloves
Garlic
Minced
1
whole Green Bell Pepper
Diced
2
stalks Celery
Diced
4
cups
Soaked Black-eyed Peas
5
cups
Low-sodium
or No-sodium Chicken Broth
1
whole Ham Hock or 1/2 lb bacon
cut into pieces
Salt And Pepper
to taste
1
heaping tsp Cayenne Seasoning
1
bay leaf
White Or Brown Rice
For Serving
Instructions
Cook bacon pieces in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy.
Add onion, green pepper, and celery and stir.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Stir in rinsed beans, then add chicken broth, salt & pepper, and cayenne to taste.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, check the liquid level; if it's too soupy, cook with the lid off for another 15 - 30 minutes or so.
If it's too thick, splash in a little more broth and keep covered for another 15-30 minutes.
Taste for seasonings.
Add more spice if needed.
Serve over white or brown rice, making sure to get plenty of the cooking liquid spooned over the top.
Or, you may mix the bean mixture with the rice before serving (that's what I did).