New Year's Tradition: Ultimate Kielbasa & Cabbage Recipe for Health & Wealth

Welcome to MAXQBBQ’s Kitchen, where tradition meets taste! 🍽️ In this special New Year's Day how-to video, Craig shares his cherished family recipe for a hearty meal of Kielbasa and Cabbage. Known for bringing prosperity, this delicious dish also features Black-eyed peas, believed to usher in health and wealth for the entire year. Watch as Craig takes you through each step of preparing this comforting meal that's not only rich in flavor but also steeped in tradition. Gather your loved ones and start the new year off right with this timeless recipe! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more traditional recipes from Craig's Kitchen. Happy New Year, and may your table always be full! 🎉🥂 Craig's Kitchen © 2025. All Rights Reserved. #NewYearsRecipe #ProsperityMeal #KielbasaAndCabbage #TraditionalCooking #Craig'sKitchen The tradition of eating Black-eyed peas and cabbage on New Year's Day has roots in Southern American culture and folklore. This ritual is believed to bring luck and prosperity for the year ahead. Let's break it down: Black-eyed Peas **Luck and Prosperity**: Black-eyed peas symbolize coins and are thought to bring financial luck. **Southern Tradition**: This practice is particularly strong in the Southern United States and is linked to African American culture, where the peas have been a staple food. **Historical Background**: During the Civil War, black-eyed peas were considered livestock feed. However, when Union troops destroyed crops, these peas were left behind, and the Southerners used them to survive. This resilience is celebrated in the tradition. Ingredients: 2 lbs Smoked Kielbasa (sliced into medallions) 2 Hds Cabbage (cut into 2” squares) 1 bnch Celery (sliced) 2 lg Yellow Onion (chopped) 1 pkg Carrots (peeled and sliced) 2 lg Bell Pepper (chopped) 1 pkg Green Onions (sliced) 8 –10 Yellow Squash (peeled and sliced) 4-6 Jalapeno (chopped) 1 tbs Salt 1 tbs Pepper