These Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork are a traditional, Southern American favorite and eaten mostly around the New Year time for good luck! If you wish to make your dish nice and spicy add the optional hot-pepper vinegar at the end. Partnered with cooked bacon and pork this is a high protein, rich and satisfying, hearty meal.
To make Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Pork?
If using dried black-eyed peas, place in a large pot and cover with about 4 inches of water. Soak overnight, then drain and rinse.
If you do not have the time to soak peas overnight, you can quick-soak them instead. Place peas in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover pot and set aside for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil and add pork. Cook on all sides for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
Add bacon, onion and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes until lightly browned.
Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic powder and coat the mixture. Cook for a further 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add stock, water and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
Once the pork is cooked and beginning to break apart, remove the lid and add the soaked peas. Shimmer, uncovered, for about 1 - 1½ hours until peas are cooked and very soft.
Season to taste and add some hot pepper vinegar, if you wish, before serving!
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