Easy Sea Island Red Peas or Black-eyed Peas From Marsh Hen Mill

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Marsh Hen Mill Sea Island Red Peas or Black-eyed Peas
• Salt
• Water

Directions:

• Give the peas a good rinse.
• Transfer the peas to a jar or pot and cover with water and stir in the salt. Let soak overnight, up to 24 hours.
• When ready to cook, drain the peas and transfer to a pot. Add enough water to go about 3″ above the peas.
• Add salt. Bring to a boil and let cook for 15 minutes. At the 15-minute mark, reduce the heat to low so that the peas are just below a simmer. Add 2 tablespoons of salt.
• Cook the peas until soft, about 40-45 minutes, occasionally tasting to reach the desired texture.
• If serving immediately, drain the peas through a fine mesh sieve and place them in a bowl.
• If storing, allow the peas to cool completely in their liquid, and then store in their broth in the fridge for up to 4 days, or
• freeze for up to three months.

*Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.