Don't forget your Black Eyed Peas & Collard Greens!

Friday, December 31, 2010

These two foods are a staples in our house and God forbid, we go without on New Years Day! *wink*wink*  In the south you eat collard greens on NY's Day to bring you $$$$ for the upcoming year and black eyed peas for luck.

Collards are easy to make.  Here's the run down.
Get your greens.  Chop them about a square inch.
In a pot put about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 4 to 5 strips of bacon. Saute the bacon until it is soft.  Put in your greens and cover with water. Pour in about 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar. Boil on high for about 10-15 minutes and then turn down to low.  These need to cook slowly for about 2 plus hours...the slower and longer you cook them the better. Always make sure you have enough water ;)

Salt to taste and add more vinegar if you would like.
I usually make these with white rice, black eye peas, biscuits and fried chicken!

Have a lucky and money filled 2011!




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