Hoppin John

Hoppin’ john is now a staple in carolina low country cooking, but is enjoyed all over the american south and beyond.

Pair it with rice and cornbread for a sumptuous comforting dinner! Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Gently boil the peas with the pepper, ham hock, and onion, uncovered, until tender but not mushy — about 1 1/2 hours — or until 2 cups.

No matter where the name came from, the recipe remains the.

I kept it extremely pared down, and when i made it yesterday i had a hard time not adding bright red bell pepper, big pieces of torn kale, and canned diced tomatoes. This southern staple serves up a generous helping of comfort and tradition. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes.

This version features tender and earthy field peas cooked with fluffy rice and rich and smoky ham hocks.

It is said that this welcome addition to your new year’s dinner table first appeared in 1847 in sarah rutledge’s “the carolina housewife” however, there is some debate as to how the name came about. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. There’s enough protein and fiber in here to help you start the year off right.

Hoppin’ john is a delicious rice and beans dish thought to bring prosperity!

Hoppin' john is one of those classic southern dishes that come with as many versions, stories and flavors as there are cooks. If you're using bacon, add to the pan and fry until crispy. Bacon, ham bone, or ham hock.

There’s beauty in simplicity sometimes.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. These simple ingredients can be combined into a delicious main course or served as side dishes to enhance other dishes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.