Eyed Peas & Collards (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3/4 cup wild rice
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2 to 3 cups finely chopped collard greens
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16 ounces dried black-eyed peas
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1 large ham bone with some meat still attached
→ Aromatics & Liquids
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3 minced garlic cloves
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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8 ounces of smooth tomato sauce
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1/2 a large sweet onion, finely diced
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64 ounces of chicken stock
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt or Creole seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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Run the dried peas under cool water in a big strainer. Get rid of any stray material, discolored, or broken beans.
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Place the ham bone into your cooker. Toss in the diced onion, minced garlic, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Mix it gently, then pour in the peas and greens.
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Seal the lid and set it on High. Let it cook for 2 hours before stirring in the wild rice.
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Pop the lid back on and keep cooking on Low for 4 more hours.
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Carefully pull out the ham bone and trim off any leftover meat. Stir the meat back into the cooker. Let it simmer on Low for another 30 to 60 minutes. Skim off any fat floating on top before dishing it up.
# Notes:
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Great for kicking off the New Year!
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Feel free to grab a bag of pre-washed greens to save time.
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Use a slow cooker big enough to fit everything comfortably.