Tag: black eye peas

How To Fry Hog Jowl
Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to fry up some good old Southern Hog Jowl. Often referred to as Pork Jowl Bacon, it’s not just for New Years Day. We’ll show you how easy it is to slice it for frying, or to use it as seasoning in lots of your favorite beans and greens side […]

Hoppin John Recipe
Hoppin’ John, it ain’t just for New Years any more. This is a quick and easy recipe that serves as a side dish, or can also be a great main dish just as well. What a great way to use a few leftover Black Eye Peas to make another meal entirely. … If you’ve […]

Southern Black Eye Peas Recipe
A part of the Southern diet for nearly 300 years, it doesn’t matter if you call them Black Eye, or Black Eyed Peas, this is a great side dish for just about any meal. You’re certain to find them on almost every Southern table on New Year’s Day, along with a pot of collards and […]

New Year’s Day Meal
Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipes to make each part of this traditional Southern New Years Day Meal. We’ll show you how to cook it, and share some old stories behind the traditions. Printable recipes included.