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Pot of black-eyed peas with smoked hog jowl and kale.

Southern Pork Jowl Black Eyed Peas

Carne Diem Culinary
This southern comfort food is said to bring wealth and prosperity in the New Year. Jalapeno black-eyed peas are cooked with smoked hog jowl and garlic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern Comfort
Servings 4
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ pound Smoked Pork Jowl diced
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 can Black Eyed Peas with Jalapenos Preferably Trappey's
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat, in a sauce pan, then saute the garlic until lightly browned, typically about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the diced pork jowl and fry until the pork is done to your desired crispiness.
  • Add in the can of black eyed peas, cover, and cook until evenly warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
Keyword black eyed peas, garlic, guanciale, jalapeno, New Years, pork jowl
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