Threadgills Black Eyed Peas Recipes

THREADGILL'S BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• CLEAN, RINSE, and soak peas at least 30 minutes in cold water. Drain and place all ingredients except salt into 4-quart pot. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 90 minutes. Add additional water as necessary. Add salt to taste and garnish with sliced onion. Add 8 slices of cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces. Put the bacon into the pot 5 minutes before the peas are done cooking. Makes 12 servings.

TRADITIONAL BASIC BLACK EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse peas and pick over for bad or discolored peas and small stones; transfer to a medium saucepan.
• Cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes; set aside.
• Put the meat in a large stock pot and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until fat is rendered.
• Add the onion, diced carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add peas and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
• Add pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour.
• Uncover and cook for 30 to 45 minutes longer, or until peas are tender.
• Add more water as needed to keep them moist. When the peas are tender stir in the salt and Tabasco, if using.
• Serve with hot baked cornbread and a tossed salad.

BEST EVER BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Sort and wash peas; place in a large Dutch oven.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until peas are tender.

CASSEROLE WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Brown meat.
• Combine all ingredients in 13X9X2 casserole.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Serve.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
• Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir again before serving.

CROWDER PEAS / BLACK EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy then remove and dry.
• If you used turkey bacon there won't be a lot of greece so you need to add a bit of oil to cook the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook these on medium low for 15-20 minutes (until they are soft and sweet). Make sure that you scrape up all of the yummy bacon flavor from the pan while you're at it.
• Stir in the peas and the broth.
• Season with the pepper flakes, bay leaf, thyme and seasoned salt and let it simmer over medium low for about 30 minutes (until the peas are tender).
• Add the bacon and the ham and cook for another few minutes.
• If the dish looks too watery at this point add the following: Mix 1-2 T flour into a bit of milk then stir it into the pea mixture. Cook a few more minutes to thicken up the mix.