why do people eat blackeye peas and hog jowl for The New Year?
for the new year? I cannot understand the reason of this. Can anyone explain?
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Its an old wives tale that is supposed to bring you money and good luck in the new year.
March 23rd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Cause its good, cook up a big mess and snack on it all day.
Also its a tradition here in Eastern Kentucky, supposed to bring good luck all year and never be hunger all year. Sometimes I eat it just cause I like it.
March 23rd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
im not sure… i didnt have hogjaw but i did have BEP’s and ham. yum! pork and sauerkraut is another popular dish, not sure how that started either.
March 23rd, 2011 at 3:10 pm
I thought it was black eyed peas and greens (collard, mustard – whatever)
The black eyed peas will bring you luck – and the greens will bring you money.
I think it’s a southern thing.
I’m not sure what hog jowl is – but if it’s the same as fat back – then yes – you cook it in with the greens – and VERY YUMMY. (but I’m a vegetarian now)
March 23rd, 2011 at 3:51 pm
LOL You have 1/2 the custom right.
It’s Greens(collards, chard etc.) & Blackeyed Peas.
Greens representing Cash/Dollars & Blackedeyed Peas Coins = Prosperity in New Year.
March 23rd, 2011 at 4:36 pm
for good luck.