Peas & Greens Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 big ham bone with meat chunks still attached
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16 ounces dry black eyed peas
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2 - 3 cups cut-up collard greens
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3/4 cup wild rice
→ Aromatics & Liquids
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1/2 big sweet onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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64 ounces chicken broth
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon salt or Cajun mix
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
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Empty your black eyed peas into a big strainer and wash with cold water. Toss out any beans that look weird or any random stuff mixed in.
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Put your ham bone in the slow cooker with the chopped onion, chopped garlic, chicken broth, spices, vinegar and tomato sauce. Give it a quick stir before you throw in the black eyed peas and greens.
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Put the lid on and let it cook on High for 2 hours, then mix in the wild rice.
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Put the lid back on and switch to Low for another 4 hours.
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Gently take out the ham bone and cut off any meat still stuck to it. Toss the meat back in, stir it up, and cook on Low for another 30 minutes to an hour. Before you serve, skim the fatty stuff off the top.
# Notes:
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Great way to kick off New Year's Day
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Ready-cut greens from the store work fine too
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You'll need a big slow cooker for this dish