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Title: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 21, 2011, 05:54:50 PM

This recipe was in the newspaper back around Christmas..   Looked interesting, so I saved a copy of it to try.

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Ingredients
6 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice  (I used brown rice - precooked about 30%)
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground sirloin  (I used 93/7 ground turkey)
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Freshly ground black pepper (I added in a few shakes of Greek seasoning, and a Memphis rub)


Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Place cabbage, rice, salt, meat, tomatoes and green chiles, diced tomatoes, and beef broth in a Dutch oven or large baking dish.
3. Cook, covered, 40 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir in black-eyed peas and pepper. Makes 8 cups. Serves 8.

It turned out pretty tasty.  But the winner was the black-eyed peas.  I've never had one!  (I'm a Yankee - it was a chore just finding a can of them in the store)

I need to play with this a bit..  It has serious potential.   Yes, it is a 'healthy' dish.


(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/TTo2YQ1oqHI/AAAAAAABTNo/2LAfMEg-Zvs/s800/20110121192623.jpg)


Credit to:

QuoteRecipe reprinted with permission from Holly Clegg's Too Hot in the Kitchen (Favorite Recipes Press, 2010)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: classicrockgriller on January 21, 2011, 06:00:28 PM
Love Black-eyed peas!

that looks mighty tasty!
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: wyoduke on January 21, 2011, 06:21:12 PM
i went out for bbq tonite and the only hilight was smoked black-eyed peas like dry peanuts wow good.
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 21, 2011, 06:22:16 PM
Squirt,
PUHLEEZE tell me you're kidding when you say you've never had black-eyed peas before.  You've never had Hoppin' John?  You've never had Black-eyed peas cooked with a ham hock?  You've never had black-eyed pea JAMBALAYA?

I guess fried black-eyed pea cakes is out of the question too, huh?

:-\  :-\  :-\ I simply don't know what to say.

<sigh>
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 21, 2011, 06:24:21 PM
Quote from: wyoduke on January 21, 2011, 06:21:12 PM
i went out for bbq tonite and the only hilight was smoked black-eyed peas like dry peanuts wow good.

Dang, that sounds good too....


Hmm.   Maybe some black-eyed peas, some CT, and a ride in the smoker for a while.   Hmm.
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 21, 2011, 06:26:52 PM
Quote from: KyNola on January 21, 2011, 06:22:16 PM
Squirt,
PUHLEEZE tell me you're kidding when you say you've never had black-eyed peas before.  You've never had Hoppin' John?  You've never had Black-eyed peas cooked with a ham hock?  You've never had black-eyed pea JAMBALAYA?

I guess fried black-eyed pea cakes is out of the question too, huh?

:-\  :-\  :-\ I simply don't know what to say.

<sigh>

Never had them.  Ever.  Hal would tell me about making Hoppin' John on NYE and I'd just look at him sideways..
Swear on a stack of wood chips!
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: wyoduke on January 21, 2011, 06:37:15 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 21, 2011, 06:24:21 PM
Quote from: wyoduke on January 21, 2011, 06:21:12 PM
i went out for bbq tonite and the only hilight was smoked black-eyed peas like dry peanuts wow good.

Dang, that sounds good too....


Hmm.   Maybe some black-eyed peas, some CT, and a ride in the smoker for a while.   Hmm.

ya i think you are on to something
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 21, 2011, 06:37:58 PM
In your grocery up there, does anyone carry "Glory" canned vegetables?  Search for them.  Buy you some "Glory" black-eyed peas.  Dump them in a pan.  Don't season 'em.  Dey been seasoned.  Heat 'em up.  OMG!

"Glory" brand foods was started by an African American family in Mississippi (I think MS is correct).  It started by these folks cooking for folks around town.  Word spread.  Soon it became a small industry and then a larger one.  The secret is it's already been seasoned.  Just open the can.  Great variety of different vegetables.  A few years ago Glory" brand was purchased by a large conglomerate.  The quality is still the same.  You cannot get closer to Deep South homemade flavor than "Glory" brand.

BTW, their frozen chicken and dumplings are killer!  
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: ronbeaux on January 21, 2011, 06:40:12 PM
+1 on the Glory brand!!!! I always have 10 or 12 cans in the pantry.
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 21, 2011, 06:48:30 PM
Quote from: ronbeaux on January 21, 2011, 06:40:12 PM
+1 on the Glory brand!!!! I always have 10 or 12 cans in the pantry.
Dat's what I'M talking about! :)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: Ka Honu on January 21, 2011, 06:50:01 PM
I pretty much make my own greens, beans, peas, and the like but when I get a sudden "Jones" and can't wait for next-day gratification, Glory is there to save me.

Hate to be the one to tell you, though - Glory Foods was started by a guy who ran a soul food restaurant in Columbus Ohio.  Who'd a thunk it?
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 21, 2011, 06:51:28 PM

Nope, sorry..

I'll look in STL next time we are down there.   I always find myself wandering into grocery stores and random...   :D
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 21, 2011, 06:53:53 PM
Quote from: Ka Honu on January 21, 2011, 06:50:01 PM
I pretty much make my own greens, beans, peas, and the like but when I get a sudden "Jones" and can't wait for next-day gratification, Glory is there to save me.

Hate to be the one to tell you, though - Glory Foods was started by a guy who ran a soul food restaurant in Columbus Ohio.  Who'd a thunk it?

I stand corrected on the geographical location of the origin of Glory Foods. :D  Wherever it started, it's good!
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: standles on January 21, 2011, 08:56:10 PM
Canned Black Eyed Peas =  :'(
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: pensrock on January 22, 2011, 06:37:05 AM
Have to admit, I never had black eyed peas as well. But that dish looks and sounds great.  :)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 22, 2011, 07:02:51 AM

Someone will have to give me their favorite Hoppin' John recipe so I can try it sometime..

Sorry standles,  This was one of those 'busy evening dump & cook' recipes.  ;)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 08:54:53 AM
Quote from: pensrock on January 22, 2011, 06:37:05 AM
Have to admit, I never had black eyed peas as well. But that dish looks and sounds great.  :)
What the hell is wrong with you people?! :D  No black-eyed peas? 

Guess that means you've never had Trappey's brand Field Peas either?  Trappey's is another good brand of canned vegetables.
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 22, 2011, 08:56:19 AM

I have seen a few Trappy's cans at a nearby IGA..

Pickled jalapenos or something like that.
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 08:58:13 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 22, 2011, 07:02:51 AM
Someone will have to give me their favorite Hoppin' John recipe so I can try it sometime..
Jan just made some the other day with andouille and home smoked tasso added for additional flavor.  I'll see if she has a recipe or just winged it. (Think black-eyed pea jambalaya)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: deb415611 on January 22, 2011, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 08:54:53 AM
Quote from: pensrock on January 22, 2011, 06:37:05 AM
Have to admit, I never had black eyed peas as well. But that dish looks and sounds great.  :)
What the hell is wrong with you people?! :D  No black-eyed peas? 

Guess that means you've never had Trappey's brand Field Peas either?  Trappey's is another good brand of canned vegetables.

We are Yankees

I don't think we have those brands either
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: pensrock on January 22, 2011, 11:43:33 AM
Not sure if I have ever seen anything from Trappy's around here.  ???
I think you and Jan need to visit us yanks and cook us some good southern food.  :)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 12:23:46 PM
Works for me! 4/1/11 I'm retired.  ROAD TRIP!!!! :D
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: TestRocket on January 22, 2011, 01:23:56 PM
The Kroger near me has um:
(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy139/TestRocket/Default%20Album/GloryBlackeyePeas.jpg)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 01:34:36 PM
And Dere it is!!

Morgan, you know what's gonna happen don't you?  Numerous PM's sent: "TR, can you hook me up with some of those Glory black-eyed peas?". :D :D :D
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: deb415611 on January 22, 2011, 01:37:13 PM
Quote from: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 12:23:46 PM
Works for me! 4/1/11 I'm retired.  ROAD TRIP!!!! :D
Quote from: pensrock on January 22, 2011, 11:43:33 AM
Not sure if I have ever seen anything from Trappy's around here.  ???
I think you and Jan need to visit us yanks and cook us some good southern food.  :)

I know a good day for that to happen ;D
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: TestRocket on January 22, 2011, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: KyNola on January 22, 2011, 01:34:36 PM
And Dere it is!!

Morgan, you know what's gonna happen don't you?  Numerous PM's sent: "TR, can you hook me up with some of those Glory black-eyed peas?". :D :D :D

Yea man! You need some gunpowder rub or Glory blackeye peas...I can hook you up with the good stuff!  ;)
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: pensrock on January 22, 2011, 07:25:18 PM
QuoteI know a good day for that to happen

Might that day be in June?  ;D
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: SouthernSmoked on January 22, 2011, 07:58:37 PM
Dang Pat that looks good!

Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: hal4uk on January 22, 2011, 08:04:14 PM
Squirt...  I think Meijer has Glory BEP...
I usually get Bush's -- but I season 'em myself with my own TOP SECRET TRICK.
(Hint: it rhymes with a town in Georgia  ;D )

----
Sure glad we got THAT squared away.
Now you can just look at me sideways about everything else!

Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 23, 2011, 08:27:41 AM
Pat, here you go.
Jan's Hoppin' John
In a stock pot or dutch oven, brown 1 pound sliced andouille or smoked sausage.  Add 1 large diced onion and saute.  Add a finely chopped jalapeno.  Add 3 cans of black-eyed peas and 2 cups of cooked rice.  Jan used brown rice.  Lastly, add 1 can of chopped tomatoes.  You can season accordingly with something like Soileau's if needed. ;)  Heat until all is heated through.  Serve it up with some cornbread and you're good to go!
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: squirtthecat on January 23, 2011, 08:30:14 AM

That sounds great!
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: KyNola on January 23, 2011, 08:31:25 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 23, 2011, 08:30:14 AM
That sounds great!
Really good comfort food!
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: bluefrog on January 23, 2011, 10:45:28 AM
wyoduke,  were those smoked black eyed peas the dried black eyed peas as opposed to canned or fresh?
Title: Re: Black-eyed peas, where have you been all my life...
Post by: wyoduke on January 24, 2011, 04:21:05 PM
Ya they were like peanuts