Sailor, Soldier, & Explorer Rations: Food for the Commoner - Salt Pork

salt pork

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and still creamy.

Soak black-eyed peas in water overnight.

Rinse and drain the soaked peas.

Cut salt pork into small pieces and sauté in olive oil until browned.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes to release aromas.

Add soaked black-eyed peas and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until peas are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Stir in rice and coconut milk; bring back to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped scallions and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: