My husband always does pork and sauerkraut.
My family (Virginia) always had straight Blackeye Peas. I liked them, but later I discovered this recipe for cakes made of the peas, with a mayo salsa; it’s one of my favorites, and might change your mind about Blackeyes:
http://saramoulton.com/2013/12/black-eyed-pea-cakes-with-salsa-mayonnaise/
German background?
We often had neckbones and sauerkraut, but not for New Years. For new years it was Navy beans and smoked ham hocks, with lots of onions and celery, and a dab of fresh raw horseradish.
Sara Moulton? do I have to squint when I make it?