Canned Hoppin' Johns

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Since we can't sit and enjoy our favorite warm beverage together to celebrate, how about visiting over the newest canning recipe I just posted over on our channel? 😊

Today, I give to you how I canned Hoppin' Johns! You can view the video with stove top instructions by clicking here to go to our YouTube page.

Ingredients

2-1/2 - 3 lbs dry black eye peas, soaked overnight

8 cloves of garlic, minced

3 medium onions, minced

3 bell peppers, minced

1 bunch of parsley, chopped fine

1 can of petite diced tomatoes

8 slices of bacon, cut as desired

1-2 tsp Chicken broth base powder or bouillon per jar

1/4 tsp chili powder per jar

1/4 tsp paprika or smoked paprika per jar

1 pinch to 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper per jar

Boiling water

To clean pint jars (this will yield at least 16 pint jars), add 1 cup of peas. Divide the onions, garlic, and parsley evenly among the jars. Add 1 tablespoon of tomatoes to each jar. Add 1/2 slice of bacon to each jar. Add the seasonings, including the powdered chicken broth base. You may adjust seasonings according to taste. Add boiling water to one inch headspace. Debubble and wipe the jar rims clean. Seal jars with a lid and ring just to finger tight. Process in a pressure canner at 10 lbs PSI (adjust for your altitude) for 75 minutes for pints.

To cook on the stove:

1 lb soaked dry black eye peas

1 onion, chopped fine

1 bell pepper, chopped fine

1 clove garlic, chopped fine

1/4-1/2 bunch of parsley chopped fine

1 can of petite diced tomatoes

2 slices of bacon, cut as desired

4-6 tsp chicken broth base powder or to taste

1 tsp chili powder, or to taste

1 tsp paprika, or to taste

1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

Salt to taste

Place all ingredients in a pot. Cover the ingredients with water. I like to start with about an inch of water above the ingredients. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Turn the heat down and cover with a propped lid. Simmer until the peas are done. Watch carefully so the peas do not run dry and burn. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking. I like to cook most of my water out and add back just a little more if needed to have thick beans. Many people like their beans with a lot of pot liquor. Add liquid to your personal taste.

I hope you have enjoyed our visit today! And remember! For the safety of your food, always do your own research and follow safe canning guidelines issued by the USDA through the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Always do as they say, not as I do sometimes. 😊😉

Until we meet again, may you be blessed!💕