Hoppin' John
The traditional New Year's dish, any day of the year.
$9.85 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 2 cans black-eyed peas | $2.07 |
| 2 cups rice | $0.80 |
| 1 onion, diced | $1.48 |
| 1 celery stalk, diced | $0.32 |
| 2 cloves garlic | $0.65 |
| Bacon or ham, 2 oz | $0.80 |
| Cajun seasoning | $0.17 |
| Sweet tea fixings, side | $1.20 |
| Buttermilk cornbread, side | $2.36 |
| Total | $9.85 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 2 cans black-eyed peas
- 2 cups rice
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 head garlic
- Bacon or ham, 2 oz
- Cajun seasoning
- Sweet tea fixings, side
- Buttermilk cornbread, side
How to Make It
- Cook bacon or ham in a pot until crisp-ish; remove.
- Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in the fat, 5 minutes.
- Add peas, seasoning, and 1 cup water; simmer 15 minutes.
- Serve over rice, topped with the bacon bits.
- Serve with sweet tea fixings and buttermilk cornbread on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Cheap, filling, and better the next day — that's the whole reason this is a tradition.
Swap It: No bacon? A drizzle of smoked-paprika oil gets you close to the same smoky base.
🍽️ Pairs well with Classic Sloppy Joes
