Black Peas

magpie · 20-01-2009, 15:49

how long do I need to cook them for...... anyone know: I have already soaked them....

Less · 20-01-2009, 16:27

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Originally Posted by magpie

how long do I need to cook them for...... anyone know: I have already soaked them....

I hope you soaked them in a decent Brandy, that always brings out the flavour, (of the Brandy).

Best thing, google for it there are allsorts of recipes even just a plain bung them in the pan and leave them to burn sort of thing.

jaysay · 20-01-2009, 17:33

Good heavens magpie ain't heard of black peas for years, the last time I had them was at the Castle on Whalley Road in the early 80s on a pool night

panther · 20-01-2009, 18:08

I suppose ya cook em untill they are soft

MargaretR · 20-01-2009, 18:17

I have never cooked black peas but I make my own mushy peas - I think they will be the same - 20 - 30 mins simmer

shillelagh · 20-01-2009, 18:40

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Good heavens magpie ain't heard of black peas for years, the last time I had them was at the Castle on Whalley Road in the early 80s on a pool night

Bury Market Jaysay ...

flashy · 20-01-2009, 19:01

the stall/van outside the market hall in accy sells them

my mate steams hers in a pressure cooker

panther · 20-01-2009, 19:05

Used to get mine from that health shop that shut down on union street.
When cooked theres nowt better than putting plenty of salt and vinegar on em....yummy

steeljack · 20-01-2009, 19:54

are Black peas the same as what used to be called "pigeon" peas when I was a young un ?

panther · 20-01-2009, 20:06

yep they are steeljack

magpie · 20-01-2009, 20:25

Well I soaked them over night.... and cooked them on a low heat for an hour:
Result: Very very good.... lots of vinegar and a splash of mint sauce: very filling and a good cheap and low calorie and low in fat tea:

MargaretR · 20-01-2009, 20:29

The advantage of living alone - you can fart in bed without the need to apologize

I suggest opening a window before lighting a cigarette tonight

magpie · 20-01-2009, 21:23

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The advantage of living alone - you can fart in bed without the need to apologize

I suggest opening a window before lighting a cigarette tonight

ha ha there is that:

Eric · 21-01-2009, 20:31

Are black peas the things that taste like lamp oil until you put vinegar on them? Do I remember correctly that they were popular on bonfire nite; or is my memory going?

magpie · 21-01-2009, 21:08

they taste like brown rice.... yes bonfire night and of course at the fair ground.....
and Preston Market: