Huntersville Hoppin' John

Huntersville Hoppin' John is a classic dish from Mecklenburg cuisine, featuring a hearty combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and flavorful seasonings. This dish is perfect for bringing a taste of the South to your table.

Huntersville Hoppin' John

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the black-eyed peas and place them in a large pot with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot with the black-eyed peas. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rice, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In a separate skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the Hoppin' John before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Wooden spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Cooking pot with lid Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve Huntersville Hoppin' John with a side of cornbread and a sprinkle of hot sauce for an authentic Southern meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Cost

$10