Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Marsh Hen Mill Sea Island Red Peas or Black-eyed Peas
- Salt
- Water
Directions:
- Give the peas a good rinse.
- Transfer the peas to a jar or pot and cover with water and stir in the salt. Let soak overnight, up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, drain the peas and transfer to a pot. Add enough water to go about 3″ above the peas.
- Add salt. Bring to a boil and let cook for 15 minutes. At the 15-minute mark, reduce the heat to low so that the peas are just below a simmer. Add 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Cook the peas until soft, about 40-45 minutes, occasionally tasting to reach the desired texture.
- If serving immediately, drain the peas through a fine mesh sieve and place them in a bowl.
- If storing, allow the peas to cool completely in their liquid, and then store in their broth in the fridge for up to 4 days, or
- freeze for up to three months.
*Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.
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