Hoppin John
Ingredients
- 3 cans black eyed peas or 2 bags of frozen + salt to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces diced ham
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2-3 stalks of celery diced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- You can either dump all the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-12 hours, or combine everything in a stock pot on the stove, bring to a boil, and reduce heat and cook for about an hour.
- Serve over rice, and with a side of cornbread.
- The boys all add a generous splash of hot sauce.