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Black-Eyed Peas with Baby Back Ribs

My Black-Eyed Peas with Baby Back Ribs recipe is my go-to on New Years Day. The Baby Back Ribs fall off the bone to flavor a delicious broth loaded with tons of healthy veggies and most importantly, Black-Eyed Peas.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baby Back Ribs, Black Eyed Peas
Servings: 8
Calories: 484kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Rack Baby Back Ribs or 2 pounds pork-butt or country ribs
  • 2 Quarts Chicken Stock
  • 4 Cups Black-Eyed Peas
  • 1 Can Tomatoes 14 Ounce
  • 1 Can Corn 14 Ounce
  • 4 Cups Carrots 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 Zucchini 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 Yellow Squash 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 8 Ounces Mushrooms Sliced
  • 4 Stalks Celery The inside delicate pale stalks + leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Pound Mustard Greens, Collard Greens or Spinach
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Hot Sauce

Garnish

  • Corn Bread
  • Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • Remove the skin from the back of the ribs, cut ribs into sections of 3-bones
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add a few sections of ribs at a time, brown for 5 minutes
  • Add chicken stock, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and corn. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, simmer 1 hour
  • Heat a skillet to high, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, mushrooms, celery, and garlic. Sauté until mushrooms are browned, onions are soft and translucent
  • After one hour, add all the ingredients to the large pot, except the greens, return to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, simmer 1 hour.
  • Add greens, cover, simmer until greens are tender, adjust salt, pepper and hot sauce as needed
  • Serve with hot fresh cornbread and hot sauce on the side
Nutrition Facts
Black-Eyed Peas with Baby Back Ribs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 1069mg46%
Potassium 1383mg40%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 11922IU238%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 127mg13%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.