New Years Day Jambalaya Recipe

New Years Day Jambalaya Recipe

Kick off your year with a hearty, one-pot tradition that brings both flavor and good fortune to the table. This New Year’s Day Jambalaya recipe is a clever, soulful twist on the classic, incorporating symbolic black-eyed peas and cabbage alongside savory smoked sausage and cubed ham. By simmering everything together in a Dutch oven, the long-grain rice absorbs the rich juices from the stewed tomatoes and Creole seasonings, creating a deeply satisfying meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a holiday crowd or looking for a comforting start to January, this recipe delivers a festive, filling “luck-filled” feast in every bowl.

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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-pound cubed ham
1-pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
1 cup water
Creole seasoning to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add ham, sausage, onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic.
3. Sauté until ham and sausage are browned (5-10 minutes).
4. Add cabbage, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, rice and water.
5. Stir until well combined.
6. Season with Creole seasoning, salt and pepper.
7. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 35-40 minutes until rice is tender.

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

Chardonnay
This New Years Day Jambalaya recipe has a nice semi sweet spice which is offset by a chilled white wine. I tend to gravitate towards a nice Chardonnay. The fruit levels combine with a little oak and it pairs well with the jambalaya! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chardonnay wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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