hopping John

hopping John
/hop"in, -ing/, (sometimes l.c.) Southern U.S.
a dish of black-eyed peas, rice, bacon or ham, and red pepper or other seasoning: traditionally served on New Year's Day because of the superstition that black-eyed peas bring good luck for the New Year.
[1830-40, Amer.]

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