Step 1
In a large pan, cook bacon on low heat until brown.
CSM Recipe
Hoppin' John
Black-eyed peas accompany rice and vegetables. An excellent combination, sure to please! A Southern New Year's Day tradition!
Serves: 4-6Prep: 10 minTotal: 70 min
Source: The Pretty Camper Cookbook — Recipe #38
Camper Kitchen: Stovetop Friendly | One-Pot | Campground Easy
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- 1/8 tsp Camper Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour mix with the listed Camper Seasoning Mix to make seasoned flour
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 15.5 oz cans black-eye peas rinsed and drained
- 1 onion chopped
- 1.5 cups celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Serving: 4 cups cooked white long grain rice
- Serving crumbled bacon
- Serving: 1 bunch green onions chopped
Cooking Steps
Step 2
While bacon is cooking, cook the rice following the directions on the package.
Step 3
Cool and crumble bacon, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
Step 4
To the pan add the garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Then add the seasoned flour mixture.
Step 6
Stir for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Slowly add the chicken broth and use a whisk to prevent and remove lumps if needed.
Step 8
Add salt and pepper.
Step 9
Add the drained and rinsed black-eyed peas.
Step 10
Gently stir the mixture on low heat for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Serve over rice with crumbled bacon and chopped green onion.
Kitchen Tips
Serve with collard greens and hot cornbread. Frozen or fresh peas can be used. Just cook them in advance separately.