"Nigerian-American chef Kwame Onwuachi adds an Extra special twist to this Southern New Year's staple."
Hoppin' John has been a Southern New Year's tradition since the 1800s. Believed to bring luck and peace in the upcoming year, Hoppin' John is a delicious combination of rice, black-eyed peas, bacon, and Cajun spices. In Chef Kwame Onwuachi's "Hops" and John recipe, he adds a unique spin with the bold flavors of Guinness Extra Stout.
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Ingredients
5 Oz Bacon, or 1 ham hock plus 2 tablespoons oil
1 Celery rib, diced
1 Small onion, diced
4 1/4 cups Chicken stock
1 Bottle Guinness Extra Stout
1 Small green bell pepper, diced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Dried black-eyed peas
1 Bay leaf
2 teaspoons Dried thyme
1 teaspoon Heaping Cajun seasoning
Salt
2 1/2 cups Long-grain rice
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