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Black-eyed peas are cream-colored beans with a distinctive black spot, bringing good luck when eaten on New Year's Day in Southern tradition. They have an earthy, slightly nutty flavor and cook faster than most dried beans.
A Southern US tradition holds that black-eyed peas bring good luck and prosperity in the new year. The custom may date to the Civil War. They're often served as Hoppin' John with rice, greens, and cornbread.
Black-eyed peas cook faster than most beans and don't require soaking (45-60 min). However, soaking reduces cooking time to 30-40 minutes and may improve digestibility. Fresh or frozen cook in 30-40 minutes.
Store dried black-eyed peas in an airtight container for 2-3 years. They cook faster than most beans (45-60 min without soaking). Cooked peas keep 5-7 days refrigerated or 6 months frozen.
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