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Black eyed peas w/ bacon and chipotle peppers
Time to celebrate the New Year with a good 'ol southern tradition. This one of coarse has a spicy twist to it so this year, my black-eyed peas will have a little bit of chipotle pepper sprinkled it for flavor.
Eating black-eyed peas for luck is a tradition in the South that dates back to Civil War days. A staple for many slaves in the South, rumor has it these black-eyed pea fileds passed over by Sherman's troops and allowing many a souther farmer and barely surviving confederate soldiers some much needed nourishment during some very cold and desolate winters.
Today, the tradition of eating black-eyed peas for the New Year survives.
Our family often served them with Cornbread and greens, which could be seen as a representation of the gold that is sure to come from next years harvest. To make sure your fortune is secure it's important to add a shiny penny to the pot just before serving and When served, the person whose bowl contains the penny will get the best luck for the New Year.
Time to celebrate the New Year with a good 'ol southern tradition. This one of coarse has a spicy twist to it so this year, my black-eyed peas will have a little bit of chipotle pepper sprinkled it for flavor.
Eating black-eyed peas for luck is a tradition in the South that dates back to Civil War days. A staple for many slaves in the South, rumor has it these black-eyed pea fileds passed over by Sherman's troops and allowing many a souther farmer and barely surviving confederate soldiers some much needed nourishment during some very cold and desolate winters.
Today, the tradition of eating black-eyed peas for the New Year survives.
Our family often served them with Cornbread and greens, which could be seen as a representation of the gold that is sure to come from next years harvest. To make sure your fortune is secure it's important to add a shiny penny to the pot just before serving and When served, the person whose bowl contains the penny will get the best luck for the New Year.
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