Connie King
@kingconnie
Savory Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage
This easy Hoppin' John recipe combines smoked beef sausage, black-eyed peas, and rice for a hearty and flavorful dish. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a special occasion, this dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 pound, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 small, chopped
- 3 (15 ounce) cans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans
- 1 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
- 2 cups, uncooked
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Hoppin' John with Smoked Sausage.
Step 1
Start by grabbing a large saucepan and heating it over medium heat.
Step 2
Toss in the smoked beef sausage and chopped onion, letting them sizzle together for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Keep an eye on them as they cook, stirring occasionally until the sausage takes on a lovely brown color.
Step 4
Next, add in the rinsed black-eyed peas, low sodium chicken stock, water, and a dash of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
Step 5
Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a lively boil.
Step 6
Once it’s bubbling away, gently fold in the uncooked instant rice.
Step 7
Cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 8
During this time, the rice will soak up all those delicious flavors, so give it a stir now and then to keep things from sticking.
Step 9
Before you know it, you’ll have a hearty, flavorful dish ready to enjoy!.