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One Pot Southern Hoppin' John

One Pot Southern Hoppin' John

The One Pot Southern Hoppin' John is a beloved traditional dish, perfect for bringing good luck and flavor to your table, especially on New Year's Day. This easy-to-follow recipe offers a comforting, wholesome meal, simplifying your cooking with its convenient one-pot preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound smoked sausage such as Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 15 ounce can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a little kick
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 stalks celery
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced smoked sausage. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sausage to brown slightly and release its delicious flavors.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 pound smoked sausage
  3. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed and drained black-eyed peas, chicken broth, rinsed long-grain white rice, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir everything to combine well.
    1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 15 ounce can black-eyed peas, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup long-grain white rice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Avoid lifting the lid too often during this time to ensure even cooking.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the Hoppin' John with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
    Salt, freshly ground black pepper
  7. Ladle the One Pot Southern Hoppin' John into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
    Fresh parsley or green onions

Notes

This One Pot Southern Hoppin' John delivers on flavor and convenience, perfect for a comforting, hearty meal. Especially popular on New Year's Day for good luck and prosperity.
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