hoppin' John; hopping John
Said to have originated with African slaves on Southern plantations, hoppin' John is a dish of
BLACK-EYED PEAS cooked with
SALT PORK and seasonings and served with cooked rice. Tradition says that if hoppin' John is eaten on New Year's day, it will bring good luck.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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