9 Reviews of New Year's Hopping John

From: Family of four

On Jan 10, 2006

Excellent dish.. we agree that this is a perfect dish. My commissary does not sell fresh or frozen black-eyed peas so I altered the recipe by omitting the 4 cups of water and using 1 can of black-eyed peas. I simply let the dish simmer without the peas (or 4 cups water) and then added the peas at the very end. Once they were heated I served. We really liked this alot and plan to make it again.

From: Mimi Bobeck

On Feb 6, 2003

Very filling. very satisfying, Not fattening and on top of it all - it was delish! Kids love it, Adults love it and it's good for you. Add this one to the list of "practically perfect foods".

From: LISA IN NC

On Jan 2, 2007

This was excellent! I decreased the celery (personal preference) and used a liberal shake of Crystal Hot Sauce in place of the crushed red pepper. My family requested that I make this even though it is not New Year's Day! Thanks PanNan!

From: mensa52 Brown

On Jan 4, 2006

Pan Nan, I followed your receipe, however I made the following changes: which were based on a Louisana recpe: 1 cup of green bell peppers 1 ham shank 1 can of mexican chopped tomatoes and chilies, I placed the ham shank i a crockpot over night I sauted every thing according to your direction, but I'd added the green bell peppers I'd commenced o follow your receipe from step 3. The pot was jus beautiful, I then topped it with Fresh Parsley, a nd Shallots.

From: cajun chef in Louisiana

On Aug 7, 2007

This was delicious!! I think the celery added a "freshness" that we really enjoyed!!! Thanks for this great recipe!!!

From: Haggis Ghillie

On Jan 7, 2008

From: Chef Celtic

On Jan 3, 2009

Enjoyed this recipe very much. Easy to make, and very filling. I did add some hot sausage. If I make again, I might cut back a little bit on the water. But still very good.

From: Leslie in Texas

On Feb 7, 2008

This is a great recipe for Hopping John, NanPan. ! used 2 12 oz. packages of fresh peas and a smoked ham hock instead of the cubed ham. Served it over rice and passed the Tobasco sauce around for those that like theirs a little spicier! A great meal with some greens and cornbread!

From: merandmalmom

On Jan 1, 2008

Made this for our traditional New Year's meal for good luck. It was very, very good. I added a little more ham than the recipe called for and I also seasoned it a bit! So good and not unhealthy!