Hoppin John for the New Year

Creole Chef Jose's Hoppin' John Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh or dried black-eyed peas

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 bay leaf

4 cups chicken stock

4 ounces bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

4 ounces andouille sausage, cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into ¼ inch thick pieces

1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4 red pepper, finely chopped

1/2 cup green cabbage, roughly chopped

1/2 cup oyster mushrooms, roughly chopped

1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions: Place peas, garlic, bay leaf, and chicken stock in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer and cook until peas are tender.

Place bacon and sausage in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until they release fat and begin to crisp. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring constantly for another minute. Add the green and red peppers and cook for another minute. Last, add the cabbage and oyster mushrooms and cook until they have softened.

Group(s): Brennan's of Houston

Released: January 01st, 2021 12:31 PM