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  • Sea Island Red Peas

    Steeped in history, these heirloom field peas are a more flavorful and diminutive cousin to black eyed peas and are grown only on the Carolina Sea Islands. Introduced from Africa by enslaved people, they became a staple of the Gullah Geechee kitchen, typically paired with Carolina Gold Rice. During the depression, cultivation came to a stop and the Sea Island Red Pea nearly went extinct. Thankfully due to a few small farms they are making a comeback. Sea Island Red Peas are the original ingredient for Hoppin' John, a Low Country New Years tradition served with collard greens and said to bring good luck all year. They are meaty and slightly sweet, but unlike the store bought black eyed peas you may have tried in the past they are packed with deep, rich flavor that can be described as "meaty." No matter what time of year, Sea Island Red Peas will enliven a pot of beans, salad, soups and stews.

    24 oz (1.5 LB)

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    Sadonna Cordell
    Yum

    I didn’t even know these red peas existed, I used them in a chicken-hatch chili stew! Perfection

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    MJ Pilgrim
    A great surprise

    After an overnight soak, these little guys were added to a dish that my daughter (and an AI) had made up. The concoction was boiled for a while, and then served for dinner. The Sea Island Peas were a fantastic addition to the dish because of their texture (soft and tender) and taste (slightly sweet and absolutely delicious). They took on the flavors of the dish without losing their own taste, and combined with the other ingredients well because of their size. I would highly recommend them for anyone trying to eat healthy and create new recipes.

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    Philip Henderson
    Sea Island Peas are delightful

    I have prepared Hoppin John for more than 50 years using black eyed Peas. I enjoyed this several times a year not just new years. This time I used Sea Island Peas and was surprised and delighted with the improvement. The Peas are creamy slightly sweet with a smoky aftertaste. They absorbed the seasoning including the ham hocks. This will be my go to choice every time I prepare Hoppin John for guests. I wish I could find them locally because the price including shipping is high. The Sea Island Peas are going to delight family and friends from now on.

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    Perry Severance
    First time

    This was the first order from this company and the product was delicious, well priced and arrived rapidly I recommend the Sea Island Red Peas

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    Kathy Neely
    Not disappointed

    Enjoyed the Sea Island Peas. Told my son about them and ordered for him