Paula Deen Hoppin John Recipes

SLOW-COOKER HOPPIN' JOHN

Steps:

• In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine black-eyed peas, turnip greens, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Stir in vegetable stock. Submerge turkey leg in mixture. Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or until peas are tender. Add rice, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in salt and hot sauce before serving.

HOPPIN' JOHN RISOTTO (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Stir in wine; cook until wine is absorbed, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium low, and stir in black-eyed peas. Add 1 cup warm chicken broth; cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed
• Repeat procedure with remaining chicken broth, 1 cup at a time, allowing liquid to be absorbed after each addition, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and bacon.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled bacon, if desired. Serve immediately.