Black-Eyed Pea Recipes for New Year’s Good Luck

by Dorothy Reinhold on December 28, 2014

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Black-eyed peas signify good luck for the New Year.

History

In the Southern U.S., eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring prosperity in the new year. The peas are cooked with a cut of pork for flavoring and salt (maybe bacon, maybe fatback, maybe hog jowl) and onion, and served with peppery vinegar and wilted greens — collard, turnip or mustard.

The peas swell when cooked, so they stand for prosperity. Some people also say the beans symbolize coins.
The greens stand for money — green bills! (My favorite, in case you are wondering.)
The pork is used because pigs root forward when foraging, representing positive motion.
Cornbread is served with the meal because it tastes darn good and it just belongs.

I adore black-eyed peas, and have found them so good in so many dishes.

Let’s get lucky!

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Black-Eyed Pea Cowboy Caviar

Black-Eyed Pea Quesadillas | ShockinglyDelicious.com Black-Eyed Pea Quesadillas

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Hoppin' John Hummus) | ShockinglyDelicious.com Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (Hoppin’ John Hummus)

Sweet Potato, Black-Eyed Pea and Broccoli Bowl

New Year's Hoppin' John Potato Salad | ShockinglyDelicious.com New Year’s Hoppin’ John Potato Salad

What’s YOUR favorite black-eyed pea concoction?

Tagged as: black-eyed peas, New Year's, New Year's Hoppin' John

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Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen December 26, 2017 at 5:55 pm

We love black-eyed peas and I never thought to do them in quesadillas. Love this idea! Happy New year to you 🙂

Catalina December 26, 2017 at 2:05 pm

I love Black Eyed Pea Cowboy Caviar! Seems to be so fresh!

Nutmeg Nanny December 26, 2017 at 1:50 pm

Love this idea for New Year’s Day! Thanks for sharing!!

Jeanne @JollyTomato January 5, 2015 at 1:38 pm

Love this whole collection! I haven’t tried black-eyed pea quesadillas but it’s a great idea – Must try!

Dorothy Reinhold January 5, 2015 at 2:36 pm: Thanks Jeanne, it’s exactly what the Jolly ‘Mater household would like.

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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom January 4, 2015 at 7:17 am

you know, I only learned about the black eyed pea good luck thing a couple of years ago!! and the “Hoppin’ John” dish, last year! love your Black-Eyed Pea Hummus, Dorothy!!!

Dorothy Reinhold January 4, 2015 at 7:01 pm: Thank you, Alice!

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Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen January 3, 2015 at 10:19 pm

OMGosh! I almost made black eyed peas before. I absolutely love them, so I totally should have! I love that they are in quesadillas! Happy New Year!

Dorothy Reinhold January 4, 2015 at 6:56 pm: Kristi,
Happy New Year to you, too! BEP rock in quesadillas!

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Stephanie December 31, 2014 at 9:42 am

What a great round up! I’ve never had blackeyed peas for good luck – I think this is the year I’ll have to try it out!

Dorothy Reinhold December 31, 2014 at 10:19 am: Stephanie,
Yep, make sure you score YOUR share of good luck!

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Jameson Fink December 31, 2014 at 8:43 am

I love black-eyed peas. For me, they are the creamiest of beans. Some great ideas for leftovers from the slow cooker, especially the hummus and quesadilla.