Limpin' Susan is the Spicy Wife of the South's Classic Hoppin' John


Hoppin John, Limpin Susan, and More Southern Cookery by Scott Younkin


Hoppin’ John and Limpin’ Susan to Ring in the New Year, SouthernStyle

Limpin' Susan can be as simple as bacon grease, okra, and rice, but variations are as numerous as the theories about her name. Lowcountry cooking thrives on the seasons and the sea, so blackened fish or a few plump shrimp are common additions. Make it a meal with a hunk of hot cornbread or a pile of hushpuppies. Get the recipe: Limpin' Susan.