Crock Pot Hoppin' John
A comforting Southern dish featuring tender black-eyed peas, smoked sausage, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and chilies
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spices
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the smoked sausage and place it in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
- Transfer the sausage into the crock pot.
- Dice the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and rib of celery.
- Mince the garlic.
Cooking
- Add the black-eyed peas, sausage, diced tomatoes and chilies, beef broth, and water to the pot.
- Sprinkle in the Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
- Turn the crock pot to high and cook for one hour.
- After one hour, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional seven hours.
- Serve and enjoy the delightful aroma.
Notes
For a punch of heat, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Soaking black-eyed peas overnight can reduce cooking time. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.