Brooklyn Black-eyed peas

Brooklyn Hoppin John (New Years Black-eyed Peas)

* Prepare on New Years Eve so it is well-flavored on New Years Day

Black-eyed peas
Onion (Sweet)
Garlic
Smoked pork shank (Flying Pig Farm)
Roasted tomatoes in their juice (Did you freeze any this summer? If not, canned will do)
White Wine

Well beforehand, soak and pressure-cook your beans. At the same time, braise the pork shank for one hour in the oven in white wine and water until the meat falls off the bone. Now that you have your beans and meat prepared, chop the onions and garlic into fine pieces and in a separate pot, sautee over high heat (in a tiny bit of lard or olive oil) for about 3 minutes. Add the roasted tomatoes to the pot and bring to a low simmer. Add seasoning to your liking: salt, black pepper, and cayenne. After the sauce has a good consistency, add the beans, and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Lastly add the pork, including the skin, to the pot. Do not over-stir, or you will destroy your beautiful black-eyed peas! The smoked shank and skin will impart all of the flavor. Separate the skin out before serving, if you wish.
Eat with steamed collard greens and rice.