Black Eyed Peas (Stovetop) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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How long does it take to cook black-eyed peas on top of the stove? ›

If you're making these in a pot on the stove:

Cook for 30 minutes at a rolling boil, stirring once or twice, then lower heat to medium and place a lid on your pot. Allow the black eyed peas to cook for an hour, stirring occasionally to make sure that they aren't sticking.

Bottom Line. If beans make you uncomfortably gassy, sprinkle a little baking soda into their soaking water. It will reduce the volume of gas produced by the legumes, plus, they will cook quicker. If you're even shorter on time, you may want to try some of our favorite recipes to make with a can of black beans.

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Canned black-eyed peas are best in recipes that don't require slow cooking or a long cook time, which can make them mushy. If you're using canned black-eyed peas, simply rinse them in a colander to remove any liquid from the can as well as excess salt. Then you're good to go!

Add the peas to lightly salted boiling water and cook for 1-3 minutes or until they float and are just tender. Frozen peas will take up to 4 minutes. Drain well. Make sure not to cook them too long as that will surely result in mushy peas!

Drain them the next day and bring them to a boil in cold water, then reduce the heat so the water barely simmers: dried black-eyed peas can overcook, and a rolling boil could cause them to break apart. Taste the peas often to check their doneness: They should be creamy but retain their shape.

To degas with baking soda, add a teaspoon of baking soda to 4 quarts of water. Stir in the dried beans and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and let the beans soak at least four hours (I usually do this the night before I want to use them; the longer soak won't hurt them). Drain, rinse and rinse again.

When to use which one. Baking soda is used in recipes that also include an acidic ingredient, such as cream of tartar, buttermilk, or citrus juice. Conversely, baking powder is typically used when the recipe doesn't feature an acidic ingredient, as the powder already includes the acid needed to produce carbon dioxide.

My trick for removing gas from beans is none other than baking soda. It works perfectly and you won't taste it in your beans. It gets rinsed and removed from the beans prior to cooking them, and it works!

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What girl was with Black Eyed Peas? ›

Fergie was originally a member of the children's television series Kids Incorporated and the girl group Wild Orchid. In 2001, she left the group and in the subsequent year joined the Black Eyed Peas. She worked with the Black Eyed Peas on two albums before releasing her debut solo album, The Dutchess, in 2006.

If you want to thicken the black eyed pea soup/stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and about a half cup or so of the bean liquid. Slowly pour in small amounts and stir in the hot pot until you achieve the best consistency.

Add flavor with broth, bouillon, and stock.

I like to add a variety of broth/stock to give flavor to these peas. For a milder flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth. For a richer flavor, use beef. Here are several options for adding flavor with broth/stock.

Black-eyed peas can be eaten raw — like green peas or edamame — or dried and used for cooking, often after soaking to reduce cooking time. They can also be bought canned.

Place beans in a large pot and cover them with 4 inches of chicken stock. Simmer, covered, for about 1 hour. Start checking after 45 minutes to see if they are tender and add more broth or water as necessary to keep them covered.

Place prepared beans/peas in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer until the beans/peas are cooked through. Beans will be tender and ready to use after simmering for 45-60 minutes, whole peas after 25-35 minutes.

To cook black-eyed peas on the stove top, place in a pot and cover with plenty of water (I usually go with one part beans to four parts water). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender.