🍗🥬 Turkey Wings, Collard Greens, and Black-Eyed Peas

This is a classic Southern-style comfort meal. The turkey wings are roasted until tender, the collard greens are slow-simmered with smoky flavor, and the black-eyed peas are cooked with seasoning for a hearty side.

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🍗 Smothered Turkey Wings

Ingredients

• 2–3 lbs turkey wings
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp flour (for gravy)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season turkey wings with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place in a baking dish with sliced onions.
4. Add 1 cup broth, cover with foil, and bake 1 hour.
5. Remove foil and bake another 30 minutes to brown.
6. For gravy: mix flour with remaining broth, pour into the pan, and cook until thick.

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🥬 Southern Collard Greens

Collard greens often come from the plant Collard greens.

Ingredients

• 2 bunches collard greens (washed and chopped)
• 1 smoked turkey leg or turkey wing
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp vinegar

Instructions

1. In a large pot add broth, smoked turkey, onion, and garlic.
2. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add chopped greens.
4. Cook 45–60 minutes until tender.
5. Stir in vinegar before serving.

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🫘 Black-Eyed Peas

The beans used are Black-eyed pea, a traditional Southern dish often eaten for good luck.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (or 3 cups canned)
• 1 smoked turkey wing or ham hock
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups water or broth
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. If using dried peas, soak 6–8 hours or overnight.
2. Add peas, smoked turkey, onion, broth, and spices to a pot.
3. Simmer 45–60 minutes until peas are tender.
4. Remove the turkey bone and stir.

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🍽️ Serving Plate

Serve together with:

• Cornbread
• White rice
• Hot sauce

This meal is especially popular during New Year’s Day in the Southern United States for prosperity and good luck.

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