Time really does fly and after an amazing year filled with so many blessings what better way to usher in the new year than with a long time family tradition of nourishing the soul with amazing food that's said to bring health and prosperity in the new year. Black-eyed peas represent good health, collard greens represent money and together they make the most delicious meal you will ever enjoy on New Year's Day!
Black-Eyed PeasIngredients
makes about 6 servings
1 lb bag of dried black-eyed peas
1 lb of smoked ham hocks
1 chicken bouillon cube
Lawry's seasoning salt to taste
Preparation
Place dried beans in a large bowl and add enough cool water to completely cover the peas; let them soak overnight. Drain, rinse, and sort the peas. Place them in a large pot with ham hocks, bouillon cube, and add just enough water to cover the peas and pork. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 2 1/2 hours or until peas are tender. Adjust seasonings to taste. Pull the meat off the ham hock bone and spread throughout. Serve with white rice.
Ingredients
makes about 4 servings
3 bunches of collard greens
1/2 lb smoked turkey neck or leg
1/2 sweet onion
2 Tablespoons of butter
1 Tablespoon Lawry's Seasoning salt
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 chicken bouillon cube
3 cups of water
Preparation
Pick the leaves off the stem of the collard greens and wash the leaves thoroughly several times. Place remaining ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer over low heat. Chiffonade the collard greens by stacking a few leaves on a cutting board, roll them into a cigar shape, and cut the roll into thin slices. Add the greens to the smoked meat broth, cover and cook on low heat for about 45minutes-1 hour until collards are bright green and tender. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.
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