Hoppin' John, Carolina Peas And Rice (American-Southern)
black-eyed peas, rice, chopped onion, sliced bacon
Hoppin' John, also known as Carolina Peas and Rice is a peas and rice dish served in the Southern United States. In the southern United States, eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a prosperous year filled with luck.The peas are symbolic of pennies or coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or left under the dinner bowls.
Created Feb. 10, 2017 by: eemia21
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