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Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition

Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition Recipe
Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition

This is a traditional New Year's day meal in South Carolina where it originated and was first published in "The Carolina Housewife" in 1847. The name is attributed to many legends, but most popular is to the crippled street vendor that sold the meal on the streets of Charleston, SC. His nickname - Hoppin' John.

Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition

What Course Is Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition?

Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition is for Dinner.


How Long Does Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition Recipe Take To Prepare?

Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition takes 360 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition Recipe Take To Cook?

Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition takes 90 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition Recipe Make?

Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition Recipe?

The ingredients for Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition are:

1 pound bag black eyed peas, dried (Soak for 6-7 hours prior)

2 small smoked ham hocks or 1 large

1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 small bell pepper, finely chopped

2 stalks of celery finely chopped

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1 quart of chicken broth

3 cups of water

2 cups fresh Kale, chopped fine

2 cups of rice

1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes

? tsp. cayenne pepper

Salt & Pepper to taste

1/4 cup olive oil


How Do I Make Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition?

Here is how you make Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition:

Directions:In a large Dutch oven/pot heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic, onions, pepper, celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies are softened. Stir often. Add chicken broth, water, seasonings, and ham /ham hocks and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 30-45 minutes. Stir periodically. After 30-45 minutes, remove ham hocks and pick meat off bones and chop fine ? return to pot. Add chopped kale and soaked peas after draining and rinsing. Cook for another 20-30 minutes, still covered. Stir periodically.Now add the two cups of rice, stirring to mix well in the pot. (Note- you may have to add a little water) Cook for another 20-25 minutes stirring regularly. (add water as needed) Today I did not have to add any, but each batch is different. Serve in bowls with and garnish with chopped green onion.Serving Size: Makes 8 equal servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GAMECOX.


What's The Nutritional Info For Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition?

The nutritional information for Hoppin' John - South Carolina's tradition is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 353.4
  • Total Fat: 12.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.8 mg
  • Sodium: 498.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 17.3 g
  • Protein: 20.5 g

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