Hoppin’ John is a peas and rice dish served in the Southern United States. It is made with black-eyed peas (or field peas) and rice chopped onion sliced bacon and seasoned with a bit of salt. Some people substitute ham hock fatback or country sausage for the conventional bacon; a few use green peppers or vinegar and spices.
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