New Year's Day Meal | Southern Tradition | The Best Collard Greens

Here in the south we are known for our traditions! The his one can even be a little superstitious! If you know, you know. Black-eyed peas, collard greens, pork, and cabbage with sausage-all for prosperity and luck in the New Year. Traditional food WITH FLAVOR 😉 Black Eyed Peas: -lb bag black eyed peas(soaked in water overnight) -1 green bell pepper -1 yellow onion -minced garlic -bacon and bacon grease -chicken broth -your choice of seasonings(I used onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper, Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning, ground cumin). Season 'til you're sneezing and your heart tells you to stop. Collard Greens: -bacon and bacon grease -minced garlic -1 yellow onion -chicken broth -collard greens -1 tbsp butter -your choice of seasonings( I used onion and garlic powders, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, Chili Powder, Salt and Pepper, Liquid smoke, Brown Sugar, Red Wine Vinegar). Season 'til you're sneezing and your heart tells you to stop.