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Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John

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Slow cooker Hoppin’ John is a hearty & flavorful recipe that uses simple, affordable ingredients. Black-eyed peas, ham hocks, and smoked sausage cook together in this New Year’s meal. The best part…there’s no need to presoak the black-eyed peas when making this crockpot hoppin’ John; simply add the ingredients & let it cook. Instructions to make this easy black-eyed peas recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces dry black-eyed peas, rinsed & unsoaked
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound ham hock, rinsed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all the ingredients except the rice to the slow cooker.  Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 5-6 hours or LOW 10-12. Cook until the black-eyed peas are tender. You may need more time depending on how your slow cooker heats.
  3. Using tongs, carefully remove the ham hock. Shred the meat and stir the shredded meat back to into the slow cooker.

Instant Pot

  1. Rinse the black-eyed peas. No need to pre-soak.
  2. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot add the oil & the onion & bell pepper and  cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.
  3. Add the broth & water and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add black-eyed peas, thyme, salt & pepper. Stir to mix well. Add the ham hock and smoked sausage.
  5. Close lid and seal valve. Cook high pressure for 35 minutes. Natural release pressure for 10 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
  6. Using tongs, carefully remove the ham hock. Shred the meat and stir the shredded meat back to into the Instant Pot.

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