Pot Likker Chili with Beans
FOR THE POT LIKKER: 1 large bunch of collards 8 quarts water 2 whole tabasco peppers 1 1/2 pounds smoked pork jowls 8 whole cloves of garlic -- peeled 2 cups distilled vinegar 2 ta...
Ingredients
- 8quarts water
- 2whole tabasco peppers
- 11/2 pounds smoked pork jowls
- 8whole cloves of garlic -- peeled
- 2cups distilled vinegar
- 2tablespoons black pepper
- 1/2onion
- 2bay leaves
Directions
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FOR THE POT LIKKER: 1 large bunch of collards 8 quarts water 2 whole tabasco peppers 1 1/2 pounds smoked pork jowls 8 whole cloves of garlic
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First, make the pot likker
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Wash and soak the collard greens, remove the leaves from the stems, and put into a large pot
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Add water, vinegar, tabasco peppers, garlic cloves, onion, smoked pork jowl, and black pepper
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for six to eight hours
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Remove and reserve collards for another meal
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strain pot likker and reserve
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Now, add pinto beans and bay leaves to the pot likker, bring to a boil, and simmer until beans are semi-soft