Crockpot Hoppin’ John
Crockpot Hoppin’ John blends creamy black-eyed peas with a smoky ham hock and slices of andouille for a rich, peppery kick. Aromatic onion, celery, garlic, and bay leaves round out the broth, creating a cozy bowl that’s perfect for New Year’s Day or any chill evening when you want satisfying Southern comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Hoppin’ John, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the black-eyed peas in a large container, cover them with several inches of cool water, and let them sit for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Pour 6 cups of water into a pot and add the ham hock.
- 3
Bring it to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
- 4
Move the ham hock to a plate to cool and save 4 cups of the cooking liquid.
- 5
Arrange the soaked peas, andouille sausage, onion, celery, and garlic in layers in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- 6
Remove the meat from the ham hock and add the meat to the slow cooker.
- 7
Sprinkle the bay leaves, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes over the top, then pour the reserved cooking water over the peas mixture.
- 8
Cook on High until the peas are tender, at least 4 hours.
- Calories 1687.49 kcal High 84%
- Protein 241.86 g Good Source 484%
- Carbohydrate 40.21 g 15%
- Total Fat 64.87 g High 83%
- Saturated Fat 23.14 g High 116%
- Trans Fat 0.38 g High --
- Cholesterol 826.29 mg High 275%
- Sodium 17862.82 mg High 777%
- Dietary Fiber 9.86 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 22.95 g --
- Added Sugars 9.86 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 232.75 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 18.4 mg Good Source 102%
- Potassium 3227.02 mg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin A 180.59 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 3.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Hoppin' John is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Bone In Ham, Celery, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 1687.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Hoppin’ John made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Bone-In Ham, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Blackeye Peas. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Hoppin’ John?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1687.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Hoppin’ John easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crockpot Hoppin’ John healthy?
- Crockpot Hoppin’ John has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 1687.49 calories and 241.86 g of protein, or 484% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 17862.82 mg (777% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 23.14 g (116% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.86 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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