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A traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas and rice

Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern dish made primarily with black-eyed peas and rice. It is commonly associated with soul food and is often served on New Year's Day to bring good luck for the coming year.

Ingredients[edit]

The main ingredients of Hoppin' John are black-eyed peas, rice, and some form of pork, such as bacon, ham hock, or sausage. Additional ingredients may include onions, celery, bell peppers, and various spices such as salt, pepper, and cayenne.

Black-eyed Peas[edit]

Black-eyed peas are a type of legume that are central to the dish. They are known for their distinctive black "eye" and are a staple in Southern cooking.

Rice[edit]

Rice is the other primary component of Hoppin' John. It is typically cooked separately and then mixed with the peas and other ingredients.

Pork[edit]

Pork is traditionally used to flavor the dish. Common choices include bacon, ham hock, or sausage. The pork adds a rich, smoky flavor to the dish.

Preparation[edit]

Hoppin' John is typically prepared by first cooking the black-eyed peas with the pork and seasonings until the peas are tender. The rice is cooked separately and then combined with the peas and pork mixture. The dish is often simmered together to allow the flavors to meld.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Hoppin' John is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in the Southern United States. It is believed to bring prosperity and good luck for the coming year. The peas symbolize coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or placed under the dinner bowls.

Variations[edit]

There are many variations of Hoppin' John, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as tomatoes, green onions, or hot sauce. In some regions, the dish is served with collard greens or cornbread.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Hoppin' John''' is a traditional dish from the [[Southern United States]], specifically associated with the [[Carolinas]]. It is a type of [[peas and rice]] dish, typically made with [[black-eyed peas]] and [[rice]], along with chopped [[onion]] and sliced [[bacon]]. The dish is often seasoned with [[salt]] and [[pepper]].
+{{short description|A traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas and rice}}
-==Etymology==
+[[File:Hoppin'_John_peas&rice.JPG|thumb|right|A serving of Hoppin' John]]
-The origin of the name "Hoppin' John" is unclear. Some suggest it may come from an old tradition of children hopping around the table before eating the dish on [[New Year's Day]]. Others believe it could be a corruption of the French term for dried peas, "pois à pigeon".
-==Ingredients and Preparation==
+'''Hoppin' John''' is a traditional [[Southern United States|Southern]] dish made primarily with [[black-eyed peas]] and [[rice]]. It is commonly associated with [[soul food]] and is often served on [[New Year's Day]] to bring good luck for the coming year.
-The main ingredients of Hoppin' John are [[black-eyed peas]], [[rice]], and [[bacon]]. The black-eyed peas are soaked overnight, then simmered with the bacon and onions until tender. The rice is then added and the dish is cooked until the rice is tender and the flavors have melded together. Some variations of the recipe may include other ingredients such as [[bell pepper]], [[celery]], or [[tomato]].
+==Ingredients==
+The main ingredients of Hoppin' John are black-eyed peas, rice, and some form of pork, such as [[bacon]], [[ham hock]], or [[sausage]]. Additional ingredients may include [[onions]], [[celery]], [[bell peppers]], and various [[spices]] such as [[salt]], [[pepper]], and [[cayenne]].
+===Black-eyed Peas===
+[[Black-eyed peas]] are a type of [[legume]] that are central to the dish. They are known for their distinctive black "eye" and are a staple in Southern cooking.
+===Rice===
+[[Rice]] is the other primary component of Hoppin' John. It is typically cooked separately and then mixed with the peas and other ingredients.
+===Pork===
+Pork is traditionally used to flavor the dish. Common choices include [[bacon]], [[ham hock]], or [[sausage]]. The pork adds a rich, smoky flavor to the dish.
+==Preparation==
+Hoppin' John is typically prepared by first cooking the black-eyed peas with the pork and seasonings until the peas are tender. The rice is cooked separately and then combined with the peas and pork mixture. The dish is often simmered together to allow the flavors to meld.
 ==Cultural Significance==
-Hoppin' John is traditionally served in the South on [[New Year's Day]] to bring good luck for the coming year. The peas are symbolic of pennies or coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or left under the dinner bowls. Collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, chard, kale, cabbage and similar leafy green vegetables served along with this dish are supposed to further add to the wealth since they are the color of American currency.
+Hoppin' John is traditionally eaten on [[New Year's Day]] in the Southern United States. It is believed to bring prosperity and good luck for the coming year. The peas symbolize coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or placed under the dinner bowls.
+==Variations==
+There are many variations of Hoppin' John, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as [[tomatoes]], [[green onions]], or [[hot sauce]]. In some regions, the dish is served with [[collard greens]] or [[cornbread]].
-==Related Dishes==
+==Related pages==
-Hoppin' John has several related dishes in Southern, Creole, and African cooking. These include [[Jollof rice]], a one-pot rice dish popular in many West African countries; [[red beans and rice]], a staple dish in Louisiana Creole cuisine; and [[rice and peas]], a staple in Caribbean cuisine.
+* [[Soul food]]
+* [[Southern United States cuisine]]
+* [[Black-eyed pea]]
+* [[Rice]]
-[[Category:American cuisine]]
+[[Category:Southern United States cuisine]]
-[[Category:Rice dishes]]
 [[Category:New Year traditions]]
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+[[Category:Legume dishes]]