California Black Eyed Peas Recipe
A New Year’s Day dish that evokes the past year and heralds the good-food good-life loving future we all face
On New Year’s Day morning, as the old year makes way for the new, we shed our old habits and bring new ones into play. American traditions, especially the food-loving states like California, during New Years include a countdown, a kiss… and sometimes black eyed-peas. This tradition is to usher in abundance, health, and good luck. We talked to our Texas friends and got a fun recipe that adds something ALL will enjoy at your party- brisket! Without further adieu…
INGREDIENTS
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 small onion, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 tablespoon bacon fat or butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces smoked brisket, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
METHOD:
Step 1
Rinse the peas and pick through them discarding any broken ones. In a large pot cover the peas with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside for one hour. You can also soak the beans in cold water overnight
Step 2
In a medium pot, cook the onions, jalapeños, and celery in butter or bacon fat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
Step 3
Drain the peas and add them to the medium pot. Cover them again with water. Add the chopped brisket, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Simmer the peas until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Season with more salt if necessary.
Step 5
Serve the Black Eyed Peas warm with greens, rice, or cornbread
Step 6
Have a Happy New Year
Source for recipe: Eve Hill-Agnus in Texas Heritage for Living
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