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Apple Cider Hoppin John

January 15, 2020 By Katie Moseman 18 Comments

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Hoppin John is even tastier when you use apple cider as the cooking liquid. Get this delicious Southern Hoppin John recipe for good luck all year!

Hoppin john collard greens and black eyed peas in a blue dish on a cream colored cloth

Apple Cider Hoppin John Recipe

Running out of an ingredient can be the best thing that ever happened. It happened to me this week. I had two big bags of greens in the refrigerator, waiting to be cooked. I had neither broth nor any ingredients to make broth on hand, and I didn’t want to cook the greens in plain old water.

I racked my brain for substitutions. Finally, a rummage in the refrigerator produced a long lost can of hard apple cider. Success! I popped the top of the can and smelled the cider. Perfect. I fired up the stove and, when it came time, added a 50/50 mixture of cider and water to the greens.  You can also use nonalcoholic cider if you prefer.

I didn’t know if it would work, but I had a good feeling. Turns out I was right.  Apple cider makes one delicious mess of greens, and black-eyed peas have a magical effect.  They thicken the pot liquor (or “pot likker“) as well as adding heartiness to the meal.  I feel like I’m starting off the new year with especially good fortune.

Good fortune can be yours, too. You can use any favorite fresh greens for this recipe: collard, mustard, or mixed. Cook up a little Carolina Gold rice to go with it, or maybe a pan of cheddar biscuits. If you have leftover smoked ham or turkey, that goes well, too. You might need to adjust the seasonings, though, since ham and turkey can be salty.

If you like this recipe for Hoppin John, be sure to try Braised Fall Greens with Apples and classic Southern Collard Greens.

Hoppin John collard greens and black eyed peas in a blue dish
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Apple Cider Hoppin John

Hoppin John is even tastier when you use apple cider as the cooking liquid. Get this delicious Southern Hoppin John recipe for good luck all year!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, American Southern
Keyword black-eyed peas, collard greens, greens, new year, soul food, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 ounces fresh collard greens
  • 3/4 cup hard apple cider or nonalcoholic apple cider
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 16 ounce can of black-eyed peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  2. When the butter is bubbling hot, add the collard greens. Stir to vigorously to coat the greens in butter. Fry until the collards are wilted, dark green, and less than half their original volume (about 5 minutes).

  3. Add the cider and the water. Stir. Return to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, then stir. Re-cover the pot and cook for 30 more minutes.
  4. Drain and thoroughly rinse the black-eyed peas until they are very clean and no longer producing bubbles when rinsed. Add the black-eyed peas to the pot and stir. Add the sugar and the salt and stir again.
  5. Raise the heat to bring the liquid in the pot back to a boil. Boil and stir occasionally for 5 minutes, until the liquid thickens slightly.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and leave the lid off. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Include some liquid from the pot with each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Cider Hoppin John
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 173mg8%
Potassium 562mg16%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 5881IU118%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 290mg29%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Cocer Alimentos says

    January 16, 2020 at 8:13 am

    I love this recipe. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  2. melissa chapman says

    January 16, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    I never had the apple cider in my cooking. If I make collard greens and black eyed peas I will try out this recipe.

    Reply
  3. Amber Myers says

    January 16, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really good! I don’t think I’ve ever tried this before, so I am excited to make it.

    Reply
  4. Heather says

    January 16, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    I have never ever heard of hoppin john! I bet it is very gut friendly with the apple cider vinegar.

    Reply
    • Dorothy says

      January 21, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Another saying for black eye peas.

      Reply
  5. Terri Steffes says

    January 16, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    I like that tartness that apple cider would add to the Hoppin John. My grammy made Hoppin John every New Year’s Day.

    Reply
  6. Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers DFW Parenting/LIfestyle says

    January 16, 2020 at 6:36 pm

    I haven’t had black eyed peas in forever. My grandmother was a firm believer that you should eat them on New Years day for good luck.

    Reply
  7. Tammy says

    January 16, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love Hopping John with a good slice of cornbread. Now I must make this. I’ve got some greens in my garden right now.

    Reply
  8. Beth says

    January 16, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    It sounds amazing! I’ll have to try this sometime soon. It is hard to find collard greens around here, but I see them from time to time.

    Reply
  9. Brandy says

    January 16, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    This looks so delicious. I haven’t tried Apple Cider Hoppin John before, guess I’ll be trying this in my near future. Hopefully next week.

    Reply
  10. Chris T. Hoov says

    January 17, 2020 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    That was such a nice story you’ve had. I bet that taste so nice. Can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  11. Chef Dennis says

    January 17, 2020 at 2:52 am

    5 stars
    Hmmm yum! This Apple Cider Hoppin John looks really mouthwatering and is definitely making me hungry. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  12. Bethel says

    January 17, 2020 at 3:41 am

    I heard wonderful things about apple cider being good to health. Should try cooking with it

    Reply
  13. Kathy says

    January 17, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    This looks really good. I’ve never had anything like it before. I’m interested in seeing how it tastes.

    Reply
  14. Lizzie Lau says

    January 17, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    I haven’t had this dish in years! This recipe brought back so many great memories of my former mother in law who was from Atlanta.

    Reply
  15. Coralie says

    January 17, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    I have never had one of these before. It does sound very good. I will have to make them this weekend.

    Reply
  16. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    January 18, 2020 at 3:16 am

    5 stars
    This Apple Cider Hoppin John looks really delicious and oh so yummy. I wish I could have this right now. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  17. Alimentos Cocidos says

    February 5, 2020 at 10:51 am

    I love the vegetables, best regards!

    Reply

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