Basic Black Eyed Peas Recipe

These black-eyed peas are seasoned with pork jowlaka hog jowlor diced thick bacon. The peas are an excellent choice for a new year's day meal. Black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on new year's day for good luck in the coming year. Pork is thought to be symbolic of money (or wealth, abundance, etc. ). Instead of crushed red pepper flakes, feel free to use a dash of ground cayenne pepper or about 1 teaspoon of spicy cajun seasoning. For a satisfying southern-style meal, serve the black-eyed peas with cornbread (this is essential), seasoned turnip greens, collards, or mustard greens, and hot boiled rice. Some additional excellent choices for a southern feast: crispy fried okra, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, chow-chow relish or corn relish, fried corn, and sweet tea. Finish the meal off with velvety banana pudding, chess or pecan pie, or an impressive, delicious hummingbird cake.