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I wanted to make Black-eyed peas and Hog Jowels for New Years. Unfortunately, I live in Seattle, and none of the grocery stores or butchers seem to think that carrying Hob Jowels is a good idea. But why wouldn't it be. I mean, just read this little section of beauty from cooks.com:

Wash jowl and cover with water. Cook for 2 hours. Add black eyed peas that have been washed and soaked overnight or follow instructions for soaking on package of peas. Add enough water to cover peas and jowl. Season with salt and pepper and cook until peas are tender. Serves 6 to 8.

I'm so sad. One of the butchers was kind enough to mention that with warning he could probably order some jowels. If I'm still here next year, maybe I'll be able to get some.

For those who aren't aware, on New Year's Day, you are supposed to eat a meal containing Black-eyed Peas, Hog Jowels and Turnip Greens (or collard or mustard, I suppose) The Black-eyed Peas give you luck for the upcoming year, the Hog Jowels provide health, and the Greens help out in the wealth department. I suppose the fact that I refuse to eat Greens is directly responsible for my continuing money woes. Apparently, the key to good Greens is good vinegar, so perhaps I'll take Jim's advice and try them with a nice balsamic. Maybe they won't taste like the seed of the devil.