Why This Recipe Deserves a Spot on Your Table Hoppin’ John is more than just a dish; it’s a celebration of Southern culture and a symbol of hope for the new year. Its rich flavors and ...

Few dishes say Southern New Year's like Hoppin' John, a dish rooted in tradition and local legend. The warm, homely meal is a Low Country dish that features black-eyed peas, rice, and sausage or ham.

Preparation. Step 1. IF USING HAM HOCK: Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. IF USING BACON: Cook 8 oz. slab bacon, cut into ¼" pieces, in a ...

Some foods are just plain lucky to eat on New Year’s Eve. What associates these dishes with good fortune, exactly? That’s tough to pinpoint, but much of the answer has to do with symbolism ...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Traditional hoppin’ John is a simple one-pot dish made with dried peas, pork and rice. The first written recipes appeared in Southern cookbooks in the 1840s, though it ...

Rice dishes, of course, and among my favorites is the legendary “Hoppin’ John.” If you aren’t familiar with this Southern classic, to put it plainly, Hoppin’ John is just black-eyed peas ...

when enslaved Africans gathered in Southern churches to hear the news that the Emancipation Proclamation had set them free. Tipton-Martin’s recipe for Hoppin’ John isn’t quite that old.

Drain soaked peas; place peas in a large pot, and pour cold water to a depth of 4 inches to cover peas. Add thyme, garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons of the salt. Bring to a boil over high.