By Traeger Kitchen
2 Reviews
There's nothing better than bacon unless it's homemade. These black-eyed peas are mixed with thick cut bacon, aromatic fresh herbs and the perfect amount of garlic for a dish worthy of celebration.
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1/3 Cup | kosher salt |
3 Tablespoon | freshly ground black pepper |
2 Teaspoon | pink curing salt |
1/3 Cup | brown sugar |
1 Pound | pork belly, skin removed |
1/2 | Homemade Bacon, Slab |
2 Tablespoon | garlic, minced |
10 Cup | Chicken Stock, Unsalted |
1 Pound | Black-eyed Peas, dried |
4 | bay leaves |
2 Teaspoon | dried thyme |
2 Cup | parsley, chopped |
To Taste | black pepper |
To Taste | salt |
To Taste | pepper |
Step 1
For the Bacon: Place the salt, pepper, and pink salt in a mixing bowl and mix well. Mix in the sugar, breaking up any lumps in brown sugar with your fingers.
1/3 Cup kosher salt
3 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 Teaspoon pink curing salt
1/3 Cup brown sugar
Step 2
Place the pork belly on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the cure on top and rub it into the belly. Flip and sprinkle the remaining cure on the bottom and rub it in.
1 Pound pork belly, skin removed
Step 3
Place the belly and any excess cure in a large zip-top plastic bag. Place the plastic bag in a roasting pan on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. Cure the belly for 5 days, turning it over once each day.
Step 4
Drain the pork belly in a colander and rinse well with cold water. Blot it dry with paper towels.
Step 5
Place the belly on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet in a cool place in front of a fan until the surface feels tacky, about 3 hours.
Step 6
When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Step 7
Lay the pork belly directly on the grill grate. Smoke the pork belly until bronzed and firm, 2 to 3 hours. The internal temperature should read 150℉ when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
150 ˚F / 66 ˚C
Step 8
Transfer the bacon to a wire rack over a baking sheet and let it cool to room temperature. Tightly wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Slice and cook or use in your favorite recipes.
Step 9
For the Black-Eyed Peas: When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 10
Heat a large Dutch oven or cast-iron pot over medium heat. Cut bacon slab into large chunks and place in Dutch oven. Cook, stirring often until bacon is starting to brown on all sides.
1/2 Homemade Bacon, Slab
Step 11
With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add garlic to Dutch oven and cook until fragrant.
2 Tablespoon garlic, minced
Step 12
Pour in chicken stock, black-eyed peas, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, pepper, and bacon.
10 Cup Chicken Stock, Unsalted
1 Pound Black-eyed Peas, dried
4 bay leaves
2 Teaspoon dried thyme
2 Cup parsley, chopped
To Taste black pepper
Step 13
Cover and place on preheated grill. Braise for 1 hour.
01:00
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 14
Remove lid and cook for 30 more minutes.
00:30
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 15
Remove from grill, season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve with fresh chopped herbs to top. Enjoy!
To Taste salt
To Taste pepper
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