Black-Eyed Pea Risotto with Bacon and Southern Greens

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Excellent!!!!

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I've made this dish several times and the 4th of july weekend is no exception! It is one of my favorites - THANKS GUY! for sharing!

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I made this for my family last night and it was ho-hum. We are risotto fans, but the black-eyed peas didn't enhance the flavor and were time-consuming. If making again, I wouldn't remove the seeds from the jalapeno and serrano peppers. That extra kick would be a step in the right direction. The greens had a good flavor, but didn't seem to complement the risotto.

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Overall, this is an interesting recipe. I saw the episode when Guy made this dish, and decided I had to make it, because it looked wicked tasty. I'd try this again, but I'd definitely change a few things, since I think a few things were missed in translation from the episode to the written recipe.

I think there are some problems with the measurements. The recipe lists measurements for butter twice in the ingredients for the risotto bit, 5 Tbsp total, but you only need 3 Tbsp total when your read the recipe.

The cooking time is *way* off, because it doesn't include the 2 hrs you need to prep the black-eyed peas, which are listed as "8oz soaked and cooked" in the ingredients, although the directions tell you how to soak and cook them, which is just a smidge confusing. It also ends up being a *lot* of peas. I only used 1/2 of what I prepared... I think a can, drained and rinsed, would be sufficient, if you don't have sodium issues.

As for the greens, I'd either increase the amount of greens next time, or reduce the amount of vinegar. I used the measurements in the ingredients, and as they began to wilt, I thought "this can't be the right amount," and added more. And more. And more. And it still wasn't enough, it ends up reducing significantly, even if you don't let them wilt much, making the amount of vinegar overpowering to the dish.

I will give it another go, though, since it's really got potential. I might even try adding bacon drippings to the olive oil at the beginning of the risotto instead of butter.

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i made this dish for my wife and kids they loved it to me it was very easy to make ,tons of flavor . the best part about it is the greens simple to the point and its got bacon !!!!!! guy keep up the great work love the new show please keep it fun.