Pork And Black Eyed Pea Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 lb andouille sausage, chopped
1 lb ground pork
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes (canned) or 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes with mild chilies, diced (canned)
15 1/2 ounces black-eyed peas (canned)
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 green onions, chopped
cornbread or corn muffin, for serving

Preparation

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat and brown sausage for about 2 minutes; add ground pork and brown for an additional 2 minutes.
Add celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken stock or broth, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, hot sauce, thyme, chili powder, paprika, and coriander; bring to a boil, then turn down heat and cook about 10 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and serve with corn bread or corn muffins.