Southern Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Pork

Southern Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Pork

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A traditional Southern one-pot braise of dried black-eyed peas simmered with smoky pork hocks, bacon, and aromatics until creamy and tender. Built on the holy t

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  • Stockpot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Colander
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  • Slotted spoon
  • Tongs
  • Stove
  • Serving bowl
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ham, diced
  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through
  • 2 quarts chicken stock or water, room temperature, or combination
  • 2 pounds smoked pork hocks, meaty
  • 2 jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • stock or water, additional, as needed

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