Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. bacon grease
- 1 green bell pepper, minced
- 2 lg. onions, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
- 2 1/2 lbs. warm smoked sausage or possibly pepperoni, sauteed and sliced
- 1/2 pound uncooked bacon, cut into sm. pcs
- 1 pound black eyed peas, boiled till half cooked
- 6 c. chicken broth
- 3 c. uncooked rice
- Salt
- Freshly grnd black pepper
- 1 bunch green onions, minced
- Paprika
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Hoppin' John Jambalaya
Servings: 12
Directions
- Heat bacon grease in large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add in bell pepper, onions, bay leaves, garlic and parsley. Saute/fry till onion and pepper are tender. Add in warm sausage, bacon, black eyed peas and chicken broth. Bring mix to a boil. Add in rice; return to a boil. Cover pot tightly; simmer over low heat 45 min. Don't lift lid. After 45 min, check jambalaya; season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in green onion. Sprinkle with several dashes of paprika. Let stand 10 min before serving. Yield: 12 servings.
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