"This boldly flavored spin on Hoppin' John replaces salt pork or bacon with lean pork chops. Plus we've added greens--in this case kale--a traditional accompaniment with the dish. Serve with cornbread and a glass of Spanish rioja...."
INGREDIENTS
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see savings 1 pound boneless pork chops, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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see savings 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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see savings 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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see savings 1 tablespoon canola oil
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see savings 1 medium onion, chopped
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see savings 2 tablespoons tomato paste
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see savings 1 cup instant brown rice
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see savings 8 cups roughly chopped kale leaves, (about 1 small bunch), tough stems removed
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see savings 4 cloves garlic , minced
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see savings 1 14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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see savings 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or sherry vinegar
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see savings 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, preferably hot (see Tip)
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see savings 1 15 ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed