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   Black Eyed Peas  Vigna unguiculata  a medium sized cream colored bean with a Black Eye on the inner curve of the bean. Black Eyed Peas have a sweet, mild pea-like flavor. The pea absorbs the flavors of any dish quite well and is used in a wide variety of traditional recipes.  Its origins are Eastern Asia and migrated to the Americas several hundred years ago and became a staple food item for many in the South. It was eaten on New Year's Day to bring good luck for the following year. Item # ss-03 

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This fast cooking legume lends itself to many recipes. It mixes well with a variety of greens, including Okra, Collard and Swiss Chard. Hoppin' John is a traditional souther recipe using this bean.

Recipe for Hoppin' John

Ingredients you will need

• 2 cups of dried black eyed peas
• 6 cups water
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds chopped cooked ham

Soak peas in the 6 cups of water overnight. Place soaked peas including the water to a large pot and the add onions, celery. Cover and cook over medium heat until peas are tender but still whole for about 45 minutes. Add rice and pepper, cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Add the meat.
 

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