Hoppin' John
A South Carolina pot of black eyed peas, smoky bacon and rice, cooked for luck on New Year's Day.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Fry the bacon in a large pan over a medium heat for 6 minutes until crisp.
6 min - 2
Add the onion, pepper and celery and cook in the bacon fat for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and thyme for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Stir in the black eyed peas and stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Add the rice, cover and cook on a low heat for 15 to 18 minutes until the rice is tender and has soaked up most of the liquid.
16 min 40 s - 5
Stir in the vinegar, taste and season with black pepper.
- 6
Scatter with spring onions and serve.
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