Black-Eyed Peas with Pork and Greens

1 . Stage

Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and set aside.

2 . Stage

Cook pork necks and bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Stir in onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

4 . Stage

Pour cold water and black-eyed peas into pork mixture; increase heat to high.

5 . Stage

Stir in bay leaf, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

6 . Stage

Stir in tomatoes and salt. Simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.

7 . Stage

Remove neck bones from mixture; separate any meat from bones, return meat to Dutch oven, and discard bones.

8 . Stage

Stir in diced ham and kale; cook until greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over rice.