Best 2 Hoppin John Rice And Black Eyed Peas Recipes
**Hoppin' John: A Southern Delicacy Rooted in African-American History**
Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern dish with African-American origins, commonly served for good luck on New Year's Day. This comforting one-pot meal combines black-eyed peas, rice, and aromatic spices, symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings. Variations of the recipe exist throughout the Southern United States, each with unique ingredients and cooking methods. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore classic and creative Hoppin' John recipes, including a vegetarian version for those seeking a meatless option. Discover the secrets to perfectly cooked black-eyed peas, flavorful rice, and the perfect balance of seasonings. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed guide will help you prepare a delicious Hoppin' John that will delight your taste buds and bring good fortune to your new year.
HOPPIN' JOHN -- RICE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS
I have heard all my life that one should eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck throughout the new year. It wasn't until I was in my early twenties that my father changed the dish from black eyed peas to Hoppin' John as our traditional New Year's Day good luck meal. It's simple, po' foke's food, and I love it any time of the year. In the directions, I will include substitutions to make this dish vegetarian/vegan. Some history of the dish can be found here --http://members.aol.com/RSRICHMOND/hoppingjohn.html -- It would seem most people cook the rice and peas seperately, and then combine the two to serve. That's how my dad does it. I wanted to cook the flavor of the black eyed peas into the rice. So, this recipe strays a little from the norm, in that I cook the rice with the peas already in the pan.
Provided by ATM 67
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 4 qt or pan brown bacon and cook onion in bacon grease until the onion is transparent. ** For vegan, omit bacon and use approximately 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to cook onion.
- Add uncooked rice, black eyed peas (with juice) and water to your bacon onion mixture. Mix well. **For vegan add liquid smoke at this point to replace the smoke flavor that would have been added by the bacon.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium.
- When the tops of the bursting bubbles of boiling water are all of the liquid that can be seen above the rice, remove the pan from the heat and cover.
- Wait at least twenty minutes, WITHOUT PEEKING!
- Don't do it. You'll loose precious heat and steam.
- Serve with bread of your choice, or with the veggies of your choice and plenty of hot sauce. Of course, the variety of hot sauce you choose will depend on your tolerance for heat. If you would like, this could be served as a side dish, as well.
HOPPIN' JOHN SOUP (BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE)
Soup made with black-eyed peas, onion, vegetables, chicken bouillon, garlic, thyme, cumin, pepper, and rice. Great served with cornbread.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Clear Soup
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat; saute onion for 1 minute, then add garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add peas, thyme, and 9 cups chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Parboil peas, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes; then remove from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Add the water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to simmer and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until almost mushy (1 hour).
- In a seperate pot, cook rice according to package directions.
- Fry bacon, then add the celery and saute until it's clear.
- When rice and celery are done add them to the peas along with all remaining ingredients (including remaining 2 cups broth).
- Bring to a boil, and taste for seasoning.
- At this point it isn't necessary to continue cooking, but you can cook longer if desired.
- Serve with cornbread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 1988.8, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 12, Protein 23.3
Tips for Making Hoppin' John Rice and Black-Eyed Peas:
- Choose dried black-eyed peas that are small, round, and firm. Avoid any that are wrinkled or discolored. - If you don't have time to soak the peas overnight, you can quick-soak them by bringing them to a boil in a pot of water, then removing from heat and letting them sit for 1 hour. - Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice and peas. This will help prevent the food from sticking and burning. - Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the rice and peas. If necessary, cook them in batches. - Season the rice and peas with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper for extra flavor. - Serve Hoppin' John Rice and Black-Eyed Peas with cornbread, collard greens, and black-eyed pea salad for a traditional Southern meal.Conclusion:
Hoppin' John Rice and Black-Eyed Peas is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this classic Southern recipe a try.
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