Slow Cooker Hoppin John

Warm, comforting, and packed with Southern charm, this Slow Cooker Hoppin' John is a hearty one-pot meal that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender black-eyed peas, smoky sausage, and vibrant aromatics like onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, this dish is infused with rich Cajun seasoning and a touch of thyme for bold, irresistible flavor. Simmered low and slow in a savory broth and finished with fluffy long-grain white rice, it delivers a satisfying, soul-soothing bite every time. Perfect for busy days, this easy slow cooker recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep, making it an effortless way to enjoy classic Southern comfort food. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh, zesty finish, and serve this delicious dish as a wholesome weeknight dinner or a festive New Year’s Day tradition to bring good luck and fortune! Keywords: Slow Cooker Hoppin' John, black-eyed peas recipe, Cajun comfort food, one-pot dinner, Southern-inspired dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 0.25 cup green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried black-eyed peas, removing any debris or damaged peas.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced smoked sausage until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed vegetables, browned sausage, rinsed black-eyed peas, bay leaf, thyme, and cajun seasoning to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and water, then stir to combine.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally, if possible.

Step 8

About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked rice, salt, and black pepper. Replace the slow cooker lid and allow the rice to cook fully in the broth (this usually takes about 25-30 minutes).

Step 9

Once the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened, remove the bay leaf and stir in additional seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2946.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3144.0

Total Fat 130.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 240.1mg	0%
Sodium 9199.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 112.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 503.5mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 3915.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 47.9%