This is a tradition where I grew up in Tennessee. Pork, black-eyed peas, greens, and corn bread. Supposed to bring you luck for the coming year.
My wife has the table set.
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I smoked/cooked the pork butt in the Bradley 8hrs and then finished in a roaster in the oven to IT of 200*
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And I made cornbread.
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The good luck started with this meal. It was all delicious, and now I have some wonderful leftovers.
My father was from North Carolina, and brought that same tradition with him.
Looks delicious. Great tradition.
Happy New Year!