Pork and Pea Stew

Cook
Servings
5 Serving(s)
Category
Soups, Stews, and Salads
Pork and Pea Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 pound ham, diced
  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 2 cups dry split green peas, rinsed & drained (uncooked)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 large carrots, diced
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Pork and Pea Stew Directions

  1. Heat large pot over medium heat. Add cooking oil.
  2. Once hot, add onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add diced bacon.
  4. After 2 minutes, add carrots, celery, and potatoes to pot. Continue cooking until bacon begins to get crispy.
  5. Add ham hock a diced ham. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Stir in the dry green split peas, adding 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Cook 2 more minutes.
  7. Add chicken broth (or water) until it covers the peas and vegetables. Bring to a boil.
  8. Then reduce heat to a simmer for 25–30 minutes.
  9. Stew is now ready to serve. Enjoy!