Betty's Hopping John Cakes -- New Year's Day
Betty demonstrates how to make Hopping John Cakes for New Year's Day. Hopping John is a traditional Southern dish that is served on New Year's Day to bring good luck all year long! This version is in the form of patties that can be fried in oil or baked in the oven.
Hopping John Cakes
2 cups beef broth
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, prepared according to package directions
(2) 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
additional 2 cups panko breadcrumbs for coating
peanut oil for frying or cooking oil spray for baking
Combine beef broth and rice in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 14 minutes. Set aside. Cook chopped broccoli according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add celery, red bell pepper, and onion. Saute until vegetables are softened. Set aside. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas. Reserve 1/2 cup black-eyed peas. Pulse remaining black-eyed peas with cooked rice and cooked broccoli in food processor until coarsely chopped. Stir in reserved peas, sauteed vegetables, egg, and 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Salt and pepper to taste. Use a 2-tablespoon ice cream scoop to dip out equal amounts of mixture to form into patties. Flatten the patties slightly, then roll them in 2 cups of panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Pour peanut oil into a large skillet (enough to cover the bottom). Heat peanut oil to 350 degrees. Place Hopping John Cakes in hot oil and brown on both sides, turning once. Drain on paper toweling. Transfer to a nice serving platter and serve immediately. (Instead of frying, these patties may be baked in a 375 degree oven in a Pyrex dish that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray, about 15 minutes.) I hope you enjoy these Hopping John Patties and that they bring you Good Luck in the New Year. Happy New Year! Love, --Betty :)
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Vegan Hopping’ John—Instant Pot or Stovetop
Hoppin' John, which can trace its origins back to Africa, is a traditional southern black-eyed pea stew, most often served with collard greens, rice, and cornbread. It has typically been flavored with bacon, salted pork, or smoked sausage, but this delicious and nutritious vegan version boasts rich flavor and wonderful seasonings.
In the southern United States eating Hoppin'John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a prosperous year filled with good luck. Because it is so delicious, filling, and nutritious, it is a treat to eat year round.
If you have a large enough Instant Pot or soup pot double the recipe because it freezes well and is a welcome meal any time.
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Carrie Morey's New Year Tradition of Making Hopping John
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My New Year tradition is to make Hopping John (black eyed peas cooked with onion, bacon and rice in a rice steam) for good luck in the new year. This recipe is great any time of the year too. I serve it hot over rice or chilled as a summer side or salsa-like dip. Pro Tip: Superstition says to pair Hopping John with collards to ensure the new year brings more money than the previous year!
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Hopping John- Cajun style
Ready for the new year with some good luck! Come by and learn how to make a classic dish in the south! Hopping John's! But as always we a cajun twist to this classic dish! Served with an amazing california chardonnay below!
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INDEGRIDENTS
• 12oz bacon
• 1lb smoked tasso ham
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 white onion diced
• 1 celery diced
• 2 carrots diced
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1lb black-eyed peas
• 3-4 cloves garlic chopped
• 3 cups collard greens
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6oz chicken stock
INSTRUCTIONS
1. First we will slice bacon and brown in dutch oven. Once crispy about 5-7 minutes we remove and leave half of oil in pan.
2. Next add in chopped onion, celery, green bell pepper, carrots, garlic into pan. Mix well till translucent. While everything is cooking add our tasso ham and mix well.
3. As everything is cooking next we will add cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well and pour in chicken stock.
4. To cut our black-eyed peas cooking time we will soak the beans over night. Strain and pour into soup. Cover and cook on medium low for 40 minutes or until beans are soft.
5. Next add in long grain rice, chopped collard greens and mix well. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until water is gone.
6. To finish we will remove our thyme, and bay leaf. Then add in crispy bacon and serve!
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Hopping John p2 black eye peas
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