Originally Posted by FieldGrade
I know I don't have to say this but use good bacon.
If you're going to use collards look for either Glory brand Southern Style or Sylvias.
Don't bother making your own collards because you can't match either one.
I add one 14.5 oz can to half of a batch of this recipe.
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/hoppin-john-rice-and-black-eyed-peas-134205
http://www.gloryfoods.com/collard-greens/
http://www.sylviassoulfood.com/CollardGreens.html
PS.....if you want to broaden your horizons Fried Egg Plant goes good with this.


So canned versus cooking down mine own, check.
Quality bacon, check.

Deep fried is about the only way I can eat egg plant now. My half Italian mother wore me out on it as a kid,

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