New Year Day Dinner
Ingredients:
1 lb black-eyed peas, cooked or canned
1 lb collard greens, washed and chopped
1 lb ham hock or smoked sausage
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked white rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cornbread optional, for serving
Instructions:
1 In a large pot, simmer the ham hock or smoked sausage in chicken broth for 1 hour to develop flavor. Remove and set aside to cool, then shred the meat.
2 Add collard greens to the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender.
3 Stir in black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
4 Serve over cooked rice and garnish with shredded meat. Pair with cornbread if desired for a complete New Years feast.
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