Home » Recipes » Side DishesFeb 22, 2024 by Amber · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 CommentsJump to Recipe - Print RecipeHoppin John is a Lowcountry cuisine consisting of black-eyed peas rendered in smoked pork, onions, peppers, herbs, and spices. Traditionally served over rice on New Year's Day, this big pot of love will bring you fortune throughout the entire year. Like collard greens, Hoppin' John is a traditional Charleston side dish that's served along with/ pork loin, rich greens, and Carolina Gold rice on New Year's Day. Hoppin' John is supposed to bring you good luck and fortune in the year ahead so go ahead and make you a big pot of black-eyed peas and say cheers to the new year! Lowcountry Hoppin John RecipeThere are so many different ways to make Hoppin John, and of course, I’ve tried them all. My favorite way to make them is the old-fashioned way: in a Dutch oven. I’m also super proud of this Hoppin John recipe because it was my first feature in the Post and Couri...
