Peas & Collard Greens (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3/4 cup wild rice
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2 - 3 cups chopped collard greens
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16 ounces dried black-eyed peas
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1 large ham bone with some meat
→ Aromatics & Liquids
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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64 ounces chicken stock
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt or Creole seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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Rinse the black-eyed peas under running water in a big strainer. Check for broken beans, weird colors, or any debris and toss them out.
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Place the ham bone in the slow cooker. Toss in the onion, diced garlic, chicken stock, spices, vinegar, and tomato sauce. Give it a little mix, then add the black-eyed peas and collard greens.
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Cover the slow cooker and set it to High. Let it cook for 2 hours, then stir in the wild rice.
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Pop the lid back on and switch the slow cooker to Low. Let it simmer for another 4 hours.
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Carefully take the ham bone out. Trim off any meat left on it and toss the meat back into the pot. Stir everything, then cook it for another 30-60 minutes on Low. Before serving, skim off the ham fat floating on top.
# Notes:
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Great choice for New Year's Day gatherings
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Save time by using pre-washed greens
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Make sure your slow cooker is big enough to hold everything