Hoppin’ John is made with black-eyed peas and rice, chopped onion and sliced bacon. Some recipes substitute another type of field peas for the black-eyed peas. Others also may use ham hock, fatback or country sausage in place of the bacon. Fun fact: Leftover Hoppin’ John, on the day after New Year’s, is called “Skippin’ Jenny,” and meant to symbolize frugality and the opportunity for prosperity in the new year.