Tasty Dried Fieldpeas - Nc Triangle-Style

Submitted by Busters friend

"The Research Triangle Park area of NC brings together old-time cultures with new influences. As the evenings cool, pots of fieldpeas become satisfying. Serve as a side to BBQ chicken with mustard greens & cornbread for a deeply satisfying supper! Dried fieldpeas (and Goya Adobo seasoning)are readily available at Walmart (62cents/lb!)- they are about 1/3 the size of black eyed peas & brown. Their texture is firmer than a brown lentil when cooked & they make a lovely gravy as they simmer! Time doen't include soaking - make more & freeze!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 55mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 lb dried peas, field
• 1 lb smoked turkey wings
• 1 onion, chopped medium dice
• 1 bell pepper, sliced thin
• 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning (Goya)

directions

1. Rinse peas in colander, taking care to remove any debris, especially pebbles.
2. Bring peas to boil in covered 7 quart pot in 8 cups of water & boil for 10 minutes. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours.Alternatively soak in 8 cups water overnight.
3. Drain soaking water & replace with 8 cups water. Add smoked turkey wings & simmer 45 minutes with lid off.
4. Add onion & bell pepper strips & simmer another hour. Season to taste with Adobo seasoning - start with listed amount & adjust to your taste.
5. Remove turkey wings, shred meat return to pot before serving.