Peas & Greens Slow Cook (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 big ham bone with chunks of meat attached
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16 ounces dry black eyed peas
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2 - 3 cups shredded 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 seasoning
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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
# Preparation Steps:
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Dump your black eyed peas in a big strainer and wash with cold water. Pick out any bad or weird-looking beans and debris.
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Put the ham bone in your slow cooker with the onion, chopped garlic, chicken broth, seasonings, vinegar and tomato sauce. Mix gently before adding your beans and greens.
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Put the lid on and cook on High for 2 hours, then stir in the wild rice.
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Put the lid back on and keep cooking on Low for 4 more hours.
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Gently take out the ham bone and trim off any meat still stuck to it. Toss the meat back in, give it a stir, and cook on Low another 30 minutes to an hour. Before serving, skim off any fat floating on top.
# Additional Tips:
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Great for your New Year's Day feast
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You can use pre-cut bagged greens to save time
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Be sure your slow cooker is big enough