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Pork & Black-Eyed Pea Chili


Ingredients

  • 1 lb Meyer Heritage Duroc Ground Pork Sausage
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 Yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 Orange bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Sweet onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes with mild chiles (14 1/2-ounce can)
  • 1 can Black-eyed peas (15 1/2-ounce can, rinsed)
  • 2 tbsps Hot pepper sauce
  • Fresh thyme (2-3 sprigs, chopped)
  • 2 tbsps Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Sweet smoked paprika
  • 2 tsps Ground coriander
  • 2 Scallions (chopped)

Preparation

1. In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil, 1 turn of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, crumbling, until browned, 2 minutes more.

2. Add the celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, hot sauce, thyme, chili powder, paprika and coriander. Bring to a low boil, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes more.

4. Add swiss chard. Enjoy!