These New Year’s Black Eyed Peas Bring Real Luck

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey leg is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

Start by discussing the importance of black eyed peas for New Year's.

Mention using dried black eyed peas and preparing multiple bags for the holiday.

Chop up a ham steak to use instead of ham hocks, which were unavailable.

Prepare a broth by adding water to a pan and seasoning it with chicken bouillon powder.

Chop bell peppers and add half to the broth.

Chop fresh garlic and add it to the broth.

Chop half of the sweet Vidalia onion and add it to the broth, setting the other half aside.

Rinse the black eyed peas and add them to the broth once the vegetables are in.

Cook the mixture on a low heat, avoiding high heat to prevent mushiness, and keep an eye on it.

Add salt, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar to the pot.

Prepare cornbread using Jiffy mix, adding sugar to the bottom of the bowl if desired, and mix with milk according to package instructions.

Pour the cornbread mixture into an ovenproof pan and bake for about 25 minutes.

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