Hoppin' John

Name: Hoppin' John (Suvie Cooker)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pieces bacon, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern one-pot dish combining black-eyed peas, bacon, and white rice, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck and prosperity. This Suvie-cooked version delivers authentic flavor with minimal hands-on time.

🌍American 🏷️10 ingredients or less 🏷️Slow cook 🏷️Suvie 🏷️New year's 🏷️Southern

Total

2h 20m

Servings

2

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 pieces bacon, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup long grain white rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1
Combine 2 pieces bacon, 1 onion, 1 celery stalk, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 green bell pepper in a small skillet. Heat over medium and cook until bacon is rendered and vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
2
Transfer mixture to a Suvie pan with 1 can black-eyed peas. Place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie. Input settings, and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Slow Cook on High, 2 hours
3
Place 1 cup jasmine rice in the Suvie rice pot (black handles) and cover pot with lid. Place pot inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring the pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now or schedule. Rice, Long Grain, 1 Cup
4
After the cook, fluff rice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Season hoppin' john to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls, garnish with sliced scallions and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Render the bacon fully before adding other ingredients to build a flavorful fat base; drain excess if needed to avoid a greasy final dish.
Drain and rinse canned peas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and starch, preventing a gummy texture.
Use long-grain white rice to maintain distinct grains; short-grain varieties will turn mushy in the Suvie's moist environment.
Stir in scallions immediately after cooking to preserve their fresh bite; if added earlier, they become soft and lose flavor.

Substitutions

Black-eyed peas → crowder peas or field peas (similar texture and Southern tradition)
Chicken stock → vegetable stock or low-sodium broth (maintains flavor balance)
Bacon → smoked sausage or ham hock (adds smokiness without cured pork)

Storage & make-ahead

Store Hoppin' John in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days; reheat on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of broth to restore moisture.

Equipment

Suvie cooker

Common Questions

What are black-eyed peas and can I use dried instead of canned?

Black-eyed peas are legumes with a distinctive black spot. Canned peas work best for this recipe's quick cooking time; dried peas require overnight soaking and longer cooking.