Lowcountry Hoppin’ John (Carolina Black-Eyed Peas, Smoky Greens & Heritage Rice) – Authentic United States Recipe
Charleston Lowcountry classic simmering smoky black-eyed peas and rice alongside tangy collard greens.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States (North America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Black-eyed peas, Carolina gold/long-grain rice, Braised collard greens, Smoked paprika, Thyme
Ingredients for Lowcountry Hoppin’ John (Carolina Black-Eyed Peas, Smoky Greens & Heritage Rice) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) black-eyed peas, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups Carolina gold/long-grain rice, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup braised collard greens
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with smoked paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional United States seasoning (thyme, bay leaf, garlic, apple cider vinegar splash)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and smoked paprika until golden.
- Add thyme, bay leaf, garlic, apple cider vinegar splash along with black-eyed peas and Carolina gold/long-grain rice, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with braised collard greens.