Marsh Hen Mill Black Eyed Peas

Marsh Hen Mill sources these high-quality black-eyed peas, grown on Edisto Island, South Carolina, from a neighboring farmer. This heirloom varietal has a soft, creamy texture and keeps its shape when cooked, unlike average versions that have the tendency to break down. Their flavor is mild, nutty and savory, with a good amount of starchiness. Not only are these peas a pleasure to eat and easy to cook while keeping intact, we like that this Southern staple comes from where it's famously grown and eaten.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Allergens: None
Specifications

Net Weight: 1.5 pounds
Place of Origin: Edisto Island, South Carolina
How to use

Lucky beans?

Black-eyed peas came to the American South somewhere between the 17th and 18th centuries from Africa, and the modest beans have developed a reputation as a source of luck on New Year’s Day since. The roots of this legend are debated—lucky beans are tied to everything from West African folklore to Scottish traditions for the New Year to the effect date (January 1, 1863) of the Emancipation Proclamation, among others. Regardless, people with Southern heritage to this day may keep Hoppin’ John, a dish made with beans, rice and ham hock, or black-eyed peas on their January 1 menu.