That sounds like a classic Southern comfort meal 🍽️—hearty and full of flavor! Here’s a simple way to make collard greens, fried catfish, black-eyed peas, and boiled cabbage together.
🥬 Collard Greens
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch collard greens, chopped
- 4 slices bacon or a smoked turkey leg
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook bacon (or smoked turkey) in a pot until flavorful.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Add collard greens and broth.
- Simmer 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
🐟 Fried Catfish
Ingredients
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Season catfish with salt and pepper.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Coat the fish in the mixture.
- Fry in hot oil for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
🫘 Black-Eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas (soaked if dried)
- 1 smoked ham hock or bacon
- 1 small onion
- 4 cups water or broth
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a pot.
- Simmer 45–60 minutes until peas are tender.
- Season to taste.
🥬 Boiled Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: a little bacon
Instructions
- Add cabbage to a pot with a little water.
- Cook 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and toss with butter, salt, and pepper.
🍽️ Serve together with hot cornbread or rice for a traditional Southern plate.
If you want, I can also show you:
- Old-fashioned Southern collard greens recipe
- Crispy cornmeal fried catfish secrets
- Soul food Sunday dinner plate ideas 😋
