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Dirty Black Eyed Peas

Southern black-eyed peas slow-simmered with bacon, pickled pork, smoked ham hocks and aromatics until tender and rich.

SouthernPorkAdvanced130 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 0.5 lb raw bacon, diced
  • 2 cup chopped onions
  • 4 oz pickled pork meat, cubed
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
  • 10 cup chicken stock
  • 0 to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 0 as needed crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pan over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Add the onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Stir in the pickled pork and ham hocks. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, black-eyed peas and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1.5-2 hours until the peas are tender.

  4. 4

    Remove the pork and ham hock from the peas. Thinly slice both meats and add back. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.

Tags

southernemerilhambaconblack eyed peasnew years