Oklahoma Black Eyed Peas Food

OKLAHOMA BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a medium-sized pot, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about five minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble it and set aside. Pour off all but about two tablespoons of fat from the pot.
• Return the pot to medium heat, and toss in the onions, pepper and celery. Brown these in the fat, stirring frequently. Add the crumbled bacon, tomatoes, sugar, bay leaf, basil, salt and pepper and stir. Then add the frozen black-eyed peas. Simmer for one-and-a-half to two hours, or until the beans are soft but not mushy, adding a little water from time to time if the mixture dries out.

OKLAHOMA BLACK-EYED PEAS (FROM JIMMY STEINMEYER)

Steps:

• In a medium-sized pot, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about five minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble it and set aside. Pour off all but about two tablespoons of fat from the pot.
• Return the pot to medium heat, and toss in the onions, pepper and celery. Brown these in the fat, stirring frequently. Add the crumbled bacon, tomatoes, sugar, bay leaf, basil, salt and pepper and stir. Then add the frozen black-eyed peas. Simmer for one-and-a-half to two hours, or until the beans are soft but not mushy, adding a little water from time to time if the mixture dries out.

COWBOY CAVIAR

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, pickled jalapeno brine, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing.
• Add the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, scallions, tomatoes and bell pepper. Toss to coat in the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend the flavors before serving. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

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.

BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse and soak the black-eye beans in a bowl of water overnight.
• Place the beans in a pan of water and bring to a boil over a low het for about 30 minutes. Drain the beans thoroughly and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the ginger, garlic, chilli powder, salt, ground coriander and ground cumin and stir-fry the mixture for 3-5 minutes.
• Add the water to the pan, cover and cook the mixture until all of the water has completely evaporated.
• Add the boiled black-eye beans, green chillies and coriander leaves to the onions and stir to blend together. Stir-fry the bean mixture for 3-5 minutes.
• Transfer the black-eye beans to a serving dish and sprinkle over the lemon juice. Serve hot or cold.

OKLAHOMA CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly, stir in salad dressing.
• Chill overnight (best)!
• Drain if needed.
• Serve with tortilla chips.