Delicious Southern Comfort Food: Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens

This classic Southern dish is a comforting and nutritious meal that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of black-eyed peas, pork, and greens creates a flavorful and filling dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with some cornbread on the side for a complete soul-satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
• 1 lb pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 bunch of collard greens, de-stemmed and chopped
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hot sauce for serving

Directions

1. Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a large pot, cook the pork shoulder until browned. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Add the soaked black-eyed peas, chicken broth, and smoked paprika to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the peas are tender.
4. Stir in the chopped collard greens and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the greens are wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve the black-eyed peas with pork and greens hot, with a side of cornbread and hot sauce for extra flavor.

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