A traditional recipe for Hoppin’ Johns – a New Year’s Day staple for good luck in the New Year, including pork, black eyed peas and rice.
Hoppin’ Johns
A very Happy New Year to you!
You know I love a good tradition so here on January 1st I’m celebrating this Southern dish, strangely called Hoppin’ Johns. A dish that dates back to the mid 1800’s and originates in the low country of South Carolina, this is about as traditional as they come.
Hoppin’ Johns : a New Year’s Day Tradition
You may have seen my roundup post for New Year’s Traditions Foods that includes a roundup of all the foods you’ll want to ensure you take part in on New Year’s Day. Hoppin’ Johns is one of them! As the tradition goes, I hope you’ve gotten in your collard greens, black-eyed peas + cornbread for all the good luck + good fortune that can come your way this year. Below I’m sharing a recipe from my friends over at Dixie Lily from a fun styled shoot I did with them last year.
Hoppin’ Johns
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry blackeyes*
- 4 thick slices bacon, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- Generous dash each hot red pepper and black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Soak black eyed peas by preferred method. Rinse and drain black eyes thoroughly.
- Cook bacon in heavy saucepan until browned. Add onion, green pepper and garlic. Sauté until onion is tender.
- Add beans, 2 cups water and seasonings.
- Cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf; stir in rice.
- Continue simmering about 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. As an alternative, beans may be served over rice.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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