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.
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
- 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.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot with the black-eyed peas. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 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