How to make the old southern classic, Hoppin' John. - Video

this dish originated when slaves were shipped from West Africa to the Americas and would given dishes of rice and beans. today, in the low country, it is a much-relished delicious casserole that is easy to make and delicious to boot.
you can add any meat so long as you have black eye peas, rice, tomatoes. you can add peppers.
I add garlic, salt and pepper, and polska kielbasa. spice it up with cayenne or dashes of hot sauce, or if you're very brave, add a Scots bonnet. serve this with a wedge of cornbread or a nice hunk of crusty bread.
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