Irish "matter of Fact Peas" (Mushy Peas)

Bergy's Note:

You can also buy these peas canned but they are quite expensive and are so easy to make. These peas are also common in England as Pub Fare. I love them served with good Bangers (sausages) and a green saladWhat we call Baking soda in Canada is known elsewhere as bicarbonate of soda.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 8 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces dried split marrowfat peas (other may be substituted if not available)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 1/2 cups boiling water
• salt
• pepper
• 1 pinch sugar
• butter

Directions:

1. Put the peas in a bowl, add baking soda, pour on the boiling water and soak overnight.
2. Next day drain and barely cover the peas with water, bring to a boil and simmer until tender and soft apprx 15-20 minutes, drain.
3. Add salt pepper pinch of sugar and the butter, stir and serve.

Reviews

[Flan the Scot]

Awesome. Simply awesome. Exactly like the Highland Games.... I love this recipie just as is. My family's reactions: my wife (Norwegian) made a face; so did my daughter. However, my son suggested just a tad more sugar and he'd be happy (go figure.) Such a good Celtic lad.... I score this a win.

[michelle jadaa]

oh thank you!as a brit living in canada i really missed mushy peas,thanks again for posting!!

[Pam in the Kitchen]

Wow! I was a little skeptical about how this would taste, but it's wonderful! I made it exactly to the recipe and we all loved it. The smooth, creamy, mushy texture is pure comfort food. Served with malt vinegar like others suggested - yum!