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Field Peas are underrated

Posted on 2/8/24 at 9:59 am
Posted by SUB
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Posted on 2/8/24 at 9:59 am
Of all the peas in this family, black-eyed peas seem to be the most popular. Maybe because they are the easiest to come by? I personally prefer purple hull over them, but field peas? Field peas are significantly better than either. The flavor is better and the smaller size makes the texture more pleasing to eat. I only had eaten canned field peas, which are great, until I recently discovered that Camellia sells dried field peas. Just follow the recipe on the back ( I leave out the italian herbs it suggests adding), and WOW. They are incredible. The dried ones take about 1.5 to 2 hours to cook, but it's worth the wait if you have the time.



What's everyone else's thoughts on field peas? Any unique ways to cook them?
This post was edited on 2/8/24 at 3:40 pm
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76651 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:09 am to
Also underrated,

Baby Bok Choi
Green Onions
Fresh Ginger
Posted by Tangineck
Mandeville
Member since Nov 2017
1888 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:11 am to
quote:

personally prefer purple hull over them,


Nothing beats home grown purple hull peas for me. I spent a significant portion of my childhood shelling them for freezing.
Posted by Icansee4miles
Trolling the Tickfaw
Member since Jan 2007
29342 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:11 am to
One of my favorites. I like the (Trappeys I think) canned ones with the snap beans mixed in. Will have to check out the fresh version
Posted by MobileJosh
On the go
Member since May 2018
1065 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:13 am to
I love them and all peas (they are actually not peas, but beans). The Crowder is my personal favorite.


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I recently discovered that Camellia sells fresh field peas.
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Those aren't fresh though. They are dried peas.
Posted by haricot rouge
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Sep 2006
855 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:18 am to
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What's everyone else's thoughts on field peas?


You are correct. Very underrated.

I grew up eating them like red beans served over rice. I still cook that occasionally and use a small roux.

I remember seeing it In Jambalaya at times as well. I’ve never added it, but recall it wasn’t bad.
Posted by LSUisKING
Edgard
Member since Dec 2007
2936 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:26 am to
I eat them all the time. If using a can, I get the Margaret Holmes and add some smoked sausage and seasoning blend.
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22351 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:41 am to


Can usually find them at HEB.
Posted by Mad Dogg
LA
Member since Sep 2016
3802 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 10:56 am to
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Field Peas are underrated

I need to see the ratings before I can comment
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81961 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 11:36 am to
quote:

What's everyone else's thoughts on field peas?
My father grew the crap out of them.

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Any unique ways to cook them?
Not sure how unique, but my mother's always had tomato paste and or sauce added after the onions were wilted. Best peas I have ever had.
Posted by pussywillows
Member since Dec 2009
5719 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 11:38 am to
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Any unique ways to cook them?


i love field peas...like you, i've never added the italian herb blend or herbs de provence that are suggested on the camellia bag...but i have added fresh rosemary and i think it really enhances the flavor...
Posted by Turftoe
Denver
Member since Mar 2016
3948 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 11:59 am to
Cornbread smothered with zipper creams is damn near perfection
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
15457 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 12:24 pm to
A lady neighbor of mine, originally from S.W. La. cooks them down with the trinity and some meat-----ham or smoke sausage and also adds whole fresh pods of small okra to the dish near the end. I grow the okra and give her a good bit of it every summer.

She gave me some to try once and now cook it a few times during the summer since I find the combination to be very good.
Posted by TCO
Member since Jul 2022
2628 posts
Posted on 2/8/24 at 9:32 pm to
Cook them all the time. Had some last night actually.
Posted by heypaul
The O-T Lounge
Member since May 2008
38133 posts
Posted on 2/9/24 at 11:48 am to
My plate lunch from the last time I went to Ray's PeGe.

Posted by Citica8
Duckroost, LA
Member since Dec 2012
3666 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 7:22 am to
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Field Peas are underrated
amen brother
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