New Year's Stew

Everything goes into the crockpot. If it's too much, the rest goes into a pot on the stove. My family new year's tradition.

No matter what it is it goes into the stew pot or crockpot (except for bread). This year's stew is relatively conservative.

Black-eyed Peas
Red Potatoes
Collard Greens
Corn
Pork Loin Roast
Broccoli, Rice and Cheese

I added the following:
1 32 oz container of chicken broth
1 large can diced tomatoes

Put in crockpot on high for about 15 minutes (depending on how long it takes yours to get good and hot). Turn on low and simmer together for 30 to 45 minutes. Remember, this food is already cooked. Overcooking will produce mush.

Turn off the crockpot and let the stew cool. Then put into individual freezer bags. Label and date. It's great to have on a cold winter night when you need a quick meal. It's good served with corn muffins.

The fun thing about this stew is that even if you had to serve an unexpected large number of people, you can add leftovers from the refrigerator or frozen vegetables or another can of tomatoes and easily increase the amount. -- or -- if your power goes out, you can use your wood stove or fireplace to provide a hearty meal.


Some of the best stews in years past consisted of things like fried okra (never too much of that left over though), squash casserole, mashed potatoes (not instant) and even macaroni and cheese and deer roast.