8ouncesblack eyed peasdried, picked through and rinsed (about 1 ¼ cups)
2cupschicken broth*See Note
2cupswater
1 to 2teaspoonsCajun seasoningadjust to taste
2bay leaves
1teaspoondried thyme
¼teaspoondried oregano
saltto taste
2cupslong grain white ricecooked
4 to 6green onionschopped for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven over low-medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, and reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the drippings.
½ pound bacon
Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper to the drippings, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the black eyed peas, chicken broth, water, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
8 ounces black eyed peas, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Bring the liquid to a simmer, and cook for 1 - 1 ½ hours or until the black eyed peas are tender (not mushy or overly soft). While the black eyed peas cook, prepare the rice according to package directions.
Once the black eyed peas have cooked through, pour them through a strainer or colander to remove any excess liquid. Discard the bay leaves, and return the black eyed peas and cooked bacon to the pan. Taste and add salt if needed.
salt
Serve the black eyed peas by stirring in the cooked rice, ladling them over the rice, or with a side of greens. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
2 cups long grain white rice, 4 to 6 green onions
See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of hoppin' john. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.*Feel free to use 4 cups of water instead of a combination of water and broth. If using the broth, be mindful of the sodium content, especially with the bacon and seasonings.*Check the beans for doneness around 45 minutes to 1 hour, and add additional liquid if needed. Some beans cook faster than others depending on their age and freshness.