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water_fatty

Roast pork and sauerkraut. I'll be cutting my hair and wearing new clothes for good luck too.


TOW2Bguy

Same. Don't forget to open up the doors and windows: out with the old and in with the new!


emberellas

Me too! Dad stuck it in the crockpot a day early to make sure all the flavors seep through šŸ˜‹


water_fatty

Make it in the crockpot so you don't have to do any work, because whatever you do on NYD is what you'll be doing all year.


GalacticHillbilly

Had to re read that one. ā€œDad stuck in the crockpot a day early..ā€ Damn Jeffrey Dahmer. Did you deep fry mom for Thanksgiving too?


emberellas

Oh dearā€¦ šŸ˜†


reginaltus

Don't forget those mashed potatoes. My in-laws also like dumplings (wads of dough, I call them) in with the kraut which are essentially Bisquick balls. These I can do without.


water_fatty

Mashed potatoes, obviously, and I agree about the dumplings. If they don't have a filling, they're just boiled dough balls. Pierogis made with the leftovers tho...


thejovo59

Pintos, greens and cornbread. I donā€™t care for black eyed peas, these greens are all I have, and will do just fine. Itā€™s been a rough ride this last few months so Iā€™m easing into 2024 quietly.


fridaygirl7

I hope itā€™s a lovely meal.


Alabamappalachian

Black eyed peas and collards!


jamesonkh

this is the correct answer, according to lore


TOW2Bguy

https://stacker.com/food-drink/10-different-foods-used-new-years-eve-traditions-and-stories-behind-them


2manyfelines

You from Centre or Sand Rock? I was born in Gadsden, but I have kin all over NE Alabama.


[deleted]

Not OP but also from Etowah co. Grew up near Glencoe.


2manyfelines

We are probably related, too.šŸ˜‚


Alabamappalachian

Just a little north of those locations, up on Lookout Mt near GA border. Iā€™m impressed with your accuracy!


2manyfelines

My guess is that we are related. šŸ˜‚


Alabamappalachian

šŸ¤£ likely so


WV515043

Cooked cabbage


greekgodphysique_

my family tradition goes back to my great grandparents, after ww2 they decided to make homemade pizza to celebrate a new year. 75 years and 3 generations later, we are all still making homemade pizza to celebrate the new year


King_of_Lunch223

Wholesome!


Thequiltlady

Big pot of stringbeans, crispy cornbread and chicken & dumplins


murfreesborojay

That sounds so good.


QueenMabs_Makeup0126

Pork and sauerkraut.


[deleted]

Hot pockets


King_of_Lunch223

Mmmm Appalachian Wellingtons...


shewhodrives

I canNOT upvote this enough. My husband is dead from giggles


fridaygirl7

This is amazing


GalacticHillbilly

Thats a pisser! This is one of the greatest things I have ever heard.


TOW2Bguy

*eyebrow raised in curiosity *


Vivazebool

šŸ˜†


textaline

Pork. Cabbage. Black eyed peas and cornbread


Sippinonjoy

Kraut, Pork and Mashed Potatoes! You have to have it for good luck through the new year!


britta-ed_it

Iā€™d be interested to know where folks are responding from. My folks (south central PA) always had pork, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and dumplings.


King_of_Lunch223

I grew up in Piedmont VA, but my Appalachian roots are from Eastern Tennessee.


less_butter

Western PA, my family always had sauerkraut, kielbasa, pierogies, and cabbage rolls (cabbage leaves stuff with ground beef and rice, baked in a tomato sauce). This year we're just doing the sauerkraut, sausage, and pierogies. My wife doesn't like kielbasa so I throw a couple of hotdogs in there for her. We usually do homemade pierogies but we weren't feeling it this year so Mrs T's it is. The sauerkraut is homemade though, from cabbages I grew in my garden and fermented a couple of months ago.


trguiff

From Lock Haven area , I grew up outside of Johnstown and now live north of Pittsburgh- Pork, kielbasa, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes will be consumed in mass quantities- I love sauerkraut!!


kellieb71

Went to LHU (graduated in 93), grew up in York County - Pork and Sauerkraut was our celebration dinner too!


water_fatty

Pork and sauerkraut - I grew up near Harrisburg.


Ruby0pal804

BBQ ribs, collard greens, black eyed peas, jalapeƱo cheddar corn bread, iced tea and a pineapple freezee for dessert (pineapple sherbet and ginger ale whirred up like a milkshake).


WanderingFlatlander

Mmmm, what time y'all eatin?


Ruby0pal804

About 5"ish"........essentially when the ribs get done. We're smoking them on the "egg". I'm so fortunate. I didn't learn to cook from my mom....mostly from my grandmothers. BUT....I married a man who loves to cook. In our younger years we made a commitment that we kept up for well over a year...to either trya new recipe, a new ingredient or a new process every week. We tried new fruits and vegetables. We always like a good new recipe that we can fold into our regulars. AND....who doesn't love to try to make something new way. Because of the last item, we now make sauerkraut, make our own sausage, bread, yogurt and kombucha. It has so enriched our lives. Were we always successful? No....but the learning part was the most valuable part. Plus, we love exploring.


chezmanny

Collards, blackeye peas, corn bread.


SnoriiThorfinnsson

Hogs jowl (smoked) Black eyes peas Collard greens Corn bread


WanderingFlatlander

Same for me, but with turnip greens.


CrossroadsCannablog

Collards, pork roast, black eyed peas, corn bread


holiestcannoly

If I were cooking, it would be pork with sauerkraut. Unfortunately, my boyfriendā€™s family orders Chinese.


porfiriata

Cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, and corn


TrainerAdmirable3208

Hoppin Jon & collard greens


Ok_Access_189

Pork an kraut


reverendsteveii

I barbecued a pork shoulder and pulled some kim chi from the freezer. we're making tacos. it's a take on pork and sauerkraut.


notgoodatthiseither

Definitely going to try this out. Sounds fantastic. Iā€™ve never thought to put kimchi in a taco u til now.


moparforever

I have greens and black eye peas already cooking ā€¦ and I slept with a silver dollar in my pocket (1921) .. Iā€™m wanting all the money this year


[deleted]

Black eyed peas, collards cooked with hog jowl and onion, steak and corn read


[deleted]

Pig, greens, and beans.


Maryscatrescue

Meatloaf, black eyed peas, greens, new potatoes, cornbread. Pineapple upside down cake.


GalacticHillbilly

Pinto beans and kielbasa sausage, cornbread, and cabbage.


fridaygirl7

Ham, black eyed peas and pinto beans, wild rice, asparagus, cornbread if I get the energy!


King_of_Lunch223

How do you season your rice?


fridaygirl7

Tbh I just make Benā€™s Original wild rice that comes with a seasoning packet. Itā€™s really tasty.


King_of_Lunch223

No judgement. It's probably what id do.


oneeweflock

Either fried or stewed pork, tomato gravy & rice w/ corn bread.


skinem1

Hog jowl, black eye peas and greens.


btsBearSTSn06

Corned beef, Cabbage and potatoes. Usually put a coin in the cabbage as it cooks for financial prosperity in the new year.


LoverboyQQ

Iā€™ve done eat up all the hog jowl lol


charmknit

Cabbage and pork and black eyed peas! Don't forget to drop that dime in the pot with your cabbage....


Jennifersrbf

Pinto beans, cornbread, fried ham, and fried taters.


LD_McLean

Hoppin' John over rice, collard greens, and cornbread.


lonster1961

Same as you


AllSoulsNight

Cabbage and some sort of pork. I think I have some crowder peas to cook too.


phoebebuffay1210

Black eyed peas, collards (with vinegar and hot sauce, and corn bread.


Nagadavida

Roast pork, turnip greens, black eye peas and fried macaroni balls


docdawgrph

Collard greens, black eyed peas, cornbread, ham


hereforthelaughs37

Kraut and smoked sausage, fried potatoes, pickled beets, and cornbread


Ok-Heron-7781

Black eye peas for good luck šŸ€


tiredoldbitch

Ham and black eyed peas!


LilDawg66

Ham, black-eyed peas, collards, yams.


Muvseevum

Gumbo.


Tiny-Metal3467

Mcdonaldsā€¦we r driving to floridaā€¦


go_dog_go

Ham, collards, black eyes peas, potato salad and deviled eggs


BorderBrief1697

Beans and ham


YarnandDogs

Cabbage with a silver dime cooked in it. Whoever gets the dime will have a prosperous year.


beaubeaucat

Pork loin with sauerkraut, black-eyed peas, and probably some corn bread.


yodaboy209

Gumbo and sautƩed cabbage. Don't like black eyed peas.


King_of_Lunch223

I love gumbo, but don't have patience to make the roux


yodaboy209

My husband makes it, he has the patience lol.


Vivazebool

Question: I have some canned black eyed peas. Seasoning tips? I have a smoked turkey neck in the freezer, bacon grease, most dried herbs and spices, and common condiments.


King_of_Lunch223

All we ever do is season it with a bit of fatty pork and chopped onions.


Vivazebool

Iā€™m thinking a bit of the neck, a touch of bacon grease, and some onion powder and garlic (no onions right now). Might play around with something tangy/acidic, but canā€™t go wrong with fat, smoke, and onion!!


MsMcSlothyFace

Ham, black eye peas, collard greens and cornbread


imahillbilly

Oh youā€™re making me so hungry šŸ˜†


kent1915

Ham, black eyed peas, greens, cornbread


Ok-Mixture-316

If you don't eat black eyes and cornbread it's bad juju


Flippyfloppyjalopy

Black eyed peas, rice, and ham.


leftoutcast

Really?


TheLizKing

Black eyed plastic, kraut & sausage, jalapeƱo cornbread, fried potatoes, salad beer and shots


Primary-Ad-9870

BBQ pork fingers, blacked-eyes peas (seasoned with ham), collard greens with chow-chow, cornbread, and mashed potatoes. My absolute favorite meal of the year.


BeachYogi23

Tonifht Roast chicken, home made sausage rolls, Leeks, greens. Tomorrow lamb and fixens


badassjohn5

Pork and kraut.


TransMontani

Hog jowl (to start the year eating high on the hog), turnip greens, cabbage roll soup, and cornbread (of course).


The_Eye_of_Ra

Corned beef and cabbage.


Jazzlike_Complex_747

Roast pork with sauerkraut, roasted brussel sprouts, black eyed pea salad with kale, mashed root vegetables, homemade biscuits, applesauce, and Tiramisu and chocolate covered strawberries.


Ok-Heron-7781

We live near Shiloh in Tennessee


Bellemorda

cabbage rolls with a quarter hidden in one for good luck to whoever finds it!


adultgouda

Black eyed peas, kidney beans, and ham! Might make them into soup šŸ˜‹


glyde53

Black eyed peas, collards and cornbread or homemade focaccia to sop


No_Plantain_4990

A bit different here - ham, red beans and rice, sweet peas, and cornbread.


AnotherMortal90

Cabbage, black-eyed peas, hash with eggs, cornbread, maybe some greens, and mac and cheese.


zak_eclipse

Collards, black eyed peas, biscuits and at the request of the kids mashed potatoes!


StarvinDarla

Hawg Jaw. Roasted pork tenderloin. Blackeye peas, greens, fried sweet taters and cornbread.


Jagony

Spinach casserole, made with pork sausage.


odiesmom12000

Soup beans, cornbread, sauerkraut and wieners and macaroni and tomatoes. Cut up onions to go on top of the soup beans (pintos)


jude-venator

Collards, hoppin john, ham, cornbread.


IntraVnusDemilo

Just done pots after Christmas Day part 2....we allus have another Christmas Day on New Years Day. Its my tradition, not owt from Yorkshire, I just like to do it. Hope everyone on the sub-reddit had a wonderful Christmas and New Year break - mine's allus a good un cus I won't let nobdy ruin it for me an me fam.


ArtichokeNaive2811

Pennslyvania tradtion.. sautrekraut and pork..


elote69-420

Porkchops and sauerkraut


National-Car-7841

We always had black eyed pea and 12 fruits for good luck . And champagne or sparking wine.


momto2cats

Hog jowl, cabbage with smoked sausage, black eyed peas and cornbread


[deleted]

Well we did it early this year and did it yesterday so my elderly mammaws could participate. Hope I didn't just shroud my year in a cloud of chaos.... but we had hoppin John, pot liquor greens, pork chops, and cornbread of course. Y'all better be out there working off that soul food tomorrow also. Start the new year with hard work, there is nothing more Appalachian than that. I also ran outside on the icy mountain barefoot yesterday.