Hoppin John — General recipe

Hoppin John

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 497 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Hoppin John recipe the whole family will love. Made with black-eyed peas, ham hocks, onion and salt. Easy step-by-step instructions in…

This Hoppin John relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as black-eyed peas, drained, ham hocks, cooked, onion, chopped and each salt and pepper. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 497 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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