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This Crockpot Hoppin John with sausage is the New Year’s Day tradition you’ll want on any day. Hearty, flavorful, and fuss-free, thanks to the slow cooker.
Traditions are fascinating, especially once you learn their symbolism. And on New Year’s Day, there’s one that’s said to bring prosperity, one filling bowl at a time.
Luckily, (heh), this Crockpot Hoppin John gets so flavorful from slow cooking that eating more of it truly feels like earning more!
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Whether you need crowd-pleasing recipes for the holidays or easy dinner recipes you can meal prep on weeknights, you can always count on your Crockpot.
With slow cooker recipes like Crockpot black eyed peas and beef short ribs, you can relax while dinner takes care of itself!
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Hoppin John with Sausage Recipe
- This Crockpot Hoppin John with sausage skips the soaking and is mostly a dump-and-go recipe.
- If you need a crowd-pleasing dinner inspiration for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with these rich, hearty, and flavorful slow cooker black eyed peas.
- Packed with sausages and rice, this slow cooker Hoppin John with sausage works as a meal on its own.
Ingredients
Smoked sausages – You can use any smoked meat to add that signature rich, smoky flavor to your slow cooker Hoppin John.
Black eyed peas – We’re using canned black-eyed peas for convenience! No soaking needed.
Diced tomatoes and green chilies – Lends color and depth of flavor.
Beef broth – For cooking the black eyed peas.
White onion and green bell peppers – You can add celery and complete the Cajun culinary holy trinity for this slow cooker Hoppin John recipe.
Garlic powder, ground black pepper, and Cajun seasoning – Feel free to experiment with different seasonings, but trust me when I say this savory trio with a kick is hard to beat with the mild, earthy flavor of the beans.
Boil-in-bag rice – This Crock Pot Hoppin John all comes together in the slow cooker, so use quick-cooking rice!
Ingredient Substitutions For Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
Smoked turkey sausage
You can use any smoked meat in this Hoppin John Crockpot recipe. Try it with smoked turkey sausage or, much better, ham hock!
Chicken stock
The cooking liquid adds a ton of flavor to Hoppin John, so forget about using water. Chicken broth makes a tasty alternative to beef broth!
Cherry tomatoes
Instead of canned tomatoes, you can dice up some cherry tomatoes instead. They’re perfect if you prefer Hoppin John with less spice.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Adjust the Consistency
You can smash some of the beans and stir if you like your Hoppin John creamier. On the other hand, just add more broth if it’s too thick.
Add Extra Spice
If you like your beans with extra heat, use dirty rice and add red pepper flakes!
Stovetop method
No Crockpot? No problem! You can brown the sausages in a Dutch oven, drain them, and use the same pot for the veggies. Once fragrant, add the canned tomatoes, beans, cooked sausages, and broth. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Crockpot Hoppin John Recipe FAQs
Why do we eat Hoppin John on New Year’s Day?
We eat Hoppin John on New Year’s for good luck and to welcome a prosperous year!
Can I use dried black eyed peas in this Crockpot Hoppin John with sausage recipe?
We’ve only tried this recipe with canned beans, but dried black-eyed peas should work too, with a few adjustments. Soak them overnight, then cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. For 1 pound of dried beans, use 4 cups of broth plus about 2 cups of water so the peas are fully covered with liquid in the slow cooker.
What goes well with Hoppin John?
For a hearty and meaningful meal, serve Hoppin John with collard greens and cornbread. The greens represent wealth, while the cornbread represents gold!
Can I make this Crockpot Hoppin John with sausage vegan?
Of course! Just use veggie broth and vegan sausages.
Can Hoppin John be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze this slow cooker Hoppin John. Once cooled, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stovetop.
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Crockpot Hoppin John with Sausage
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausages, sliced
- 4 15-oz cans black eyed peas (do not drain)
- 2 10-oz cans diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup green bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups boil-in-bag rice, uncooked
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for your slow cooker Hoppin John.
- Brown the sausage slices in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once they’re nicely caramelized, transfer them to the Crockpot.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
- Add the rice and stir it in. Cover and cook on High for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Notes
- You can smash some of the beans and stir if you like your Hoppin John creamier. On the other hand, just add more broth if it’s too thick.
- If you like your beans with extra heat, use dirty rice and add red pepper flakes!
- No Crockpot? No problem! You can brown the sausages in a Dutch oven, drain them, and use the same pot for the veggies. Once fragrant, add the canned tomatoes, beans, cooked sausages, and broth. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Nutrition
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