Tijuana Hoppin John Crock Pot Recipes

SLOW COOKER HOPPIN JOHN

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
• Pour 6 cups water into a pot; add ham hock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Transfer ham hock to a plate to cool and reserve 4 cups of the cooking liquid.
• Layer soaked peas, andouille sausage, onion, celery, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker. Remove meat from ham hock and add meat to slow cooker. Sprinkle bay leaves, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes over the top. Pour reserved cooking water over peas mixture.
• Cook on High until peas are tender, at least 4 hours.

SLOW COOKER HOPPIN' JOHN

Steps:

• In a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker put ham, carrots, onion and celery as first layer.
• Add 3 cans blackeyed peas and collard greens as second layer.
• Mix spices in chicken broth and pour over all.
• Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
• Cook rice according to directions on package and add to Hoppin' John just before serving.
• Add more chicken broth if needed.
• Makes 10 to 12 servings.