Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens

This recipe features black-eyed peas, and three kinds of pork. How can that not bring good fortune? This is my variation of Hoppin' John, which is black-eyed peas, rice, and pork stewed together, usually served with some kind of greens and cornbread.

INGRIDIENT

1 pound dried black-eyed peas

1 pound pork neck bones

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced celery

1 cup diced carrot

3 cloves garlic, chopped

6 cups cold water

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 teaspoon salt

6 ounces smoked ham, diced

1 bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves torn into pieces

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and set aside.

Step: 2

Cook pork necks and bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir in onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

Step: 4

Pour cold water and black-eyed peas into pork mixture; increase heat to high.

Step: 5

Stir in bay leaf, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

Step: 6

Stir in tomatoes and salt. Simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.

Step: 7

Remove neck bones from mixture; separate any meat from bones, return meat to Dutch oven, and discard bones.

Step: 8

Stir in diced ham and kale; cook until greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 463 calories; protein 37.4g; carbohydrates 45.5g; fat 15.4g; cholesterol 65.1mg; sodium 1232.6mg.

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