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Black Eyed Peas for New Years Recipe

Prep Time8 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time10 hours 15 minutes
Course: 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beans, side dish
Servings: 12
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Black Eyed Peas dry, (or canned is fine)
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 6 oz. Pork Shoulder diced in 1/2 “ pieces or 1 ham hock
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 Strips Bacon thick cut back cut into 1/2” pieces
  • 1 Onion yellow, minced
  • 1 Stalk Celery sliced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Cup Collard Greens chopped in 2” pieces *optional
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Instructions

  • If using dried beans, place in a large pot with 4 inches of water and allow to soak overnight, then drain and rinse. This is essential!
    1 Pound Black Eyed Peas
  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat, once shimmering add the pork and cook until browned on each side, 4-5 minutes.
    1 Tablespoon Oil, 6 oz. Pork Shoulder
  • Add butter and once it has melted, add the bacon, onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring until softened and browned, about 7-8 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Butter, 4 Strips Bacon, 1 Onion, 1 Stalk Celery, 4 Cloves Garlic
  • Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and balsamic vinegar in and cook another 2 minutes to bloom the spices, this brings out more flavor.
    1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Pepper, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • Pour in the liquids and bay leaves then reduce to a simmer for 30-40 minutes.
    4 Cups Chicken Stock, 2 Cups Water, 3 Bay Leaves
  • As the pork begins to fall apart, add the beans and greens and continue to simmer until the beans are soft, 1 1/2 hours.
    1 Cup Collard Greens
  • Add a dash of hot sauce if desired, discard bay leaves and serve!

Notes

may be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg