Post by Kathy on Jan 2, 2017 18:10:32 GMT
Crockpot Hoppin John
The big question? Why are Blackeye Peas called peas when they clearly look and taste like a bean?
So I researched it and found that although called a pea, it is actually a bean. Both peas and beans are legumes, and both have edible seeds and pods.I know we aren't going to wait until New Years to have this again! It is delicious! Eating Blackeye Peas on New Years Day is supposed to be good luck and bring prosperity all year long so I decided to try something with blackeye peas and this was the perfect thing to make for us because we love collard greens and they are in with the blackeye peas as well.
It is hard to get the seasoning of collard greens perfect so I tried Glory brand and with everything else in the crockpot the collard greens were perfect! They were actually pretty close to perfect right out of the can! I also used Glory brand blackeye peas too and they were so good and a lot less time consuming than soaking dried overnight!
So delicious! Everything melds together nicely and makes for a great meal! I want to add that this would be just as good without the kielbasa!
Recipe adapted from A YEAR OF SLOW COOKING
1 (14 ounce) package Polska Kielbasa Sausage, cut into ¼ inch coins
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Glory Seasoned Blackeye Peas, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Chicken Broth
1 (10 ounce) can Original Rotel Tomatoes
1 (27 ounce) can Glory Seasoned Collard Greens
Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
½ cup Minute Rice
cornbread for a side if desired
Cut sausage into ¼ inch coins.
Place a liner in crockpot if using.
Place sausage, drained blackeye peas, chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, collard greens, salt & pepper in crockpot.
Cook on low 5-6 hours.
About 1 hour before done, make your ½ cup Minute Rice on stove top and add into crockpot. Stir well.
Serve with cornbread if desired.
