HOG JOWL AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

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Served New Year's Day in the South for good luck during the coming year. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Overnight soaking not included in preparation time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb black-eyed peas
3 lbs pork jowl (sub bacon or salt pork if you cannot find hog jowls)
3 cups water, boiling
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cover peas with cold water and soak overnight.
  • Cook hog jowls in boiling water for an hour; add drained peas and salt.
  • Simmer for an additional 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1543.8, Fat 158.3, SaturatedFat 57.4, Cholesterol 204.1, Sodium 672.9, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.5, Protein 18.1

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