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Pickled black-eyed peas
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas or 2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- Kosher salt
- ½ medium red onion, cut into thin slivers
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 jalapeño, cut into rings (optional)
- 1/2 to ¾ cup canola or olive oil (see note)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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If starting with dried black-eyed peas, place the peas and about 1 tablespoon salt in a large pot, cover with 2 inches of water, and either soak overnight or for a quick soak, bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover the pot for 1 hour.
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After the peas have soaked, bring to a boil then turn the heat down to low and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid, then continue to simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Drain the peas. (If using canned black-eyed peas, you can skip these steps.)
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Place the cooked peas in a bowl and stir in the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Whisk together the oil and vinegar until well blended then pour the dressing over the peas and stir until well combined. Add the pepper than add salt to taste, about ½ teaspoon.
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Chill in the refrigerator covered for at least 4 hours before serving, though they will get even more tangy and flavorful the longer they sit. The pickled black-eyed peas will last for a week in the refrigerator. Corbitt recommended serving them with a plate and fork, though they can be served as a garnish or a dip, too.
Recipe Notes
The original recipe called for 1 cup of salad oil. I used olive oil, as that's what I use in my salads and I prefer the flavor, but it does solidify in the refrigerator. Another reader uses canola, which will stay more fluid, so you may prefer to that instead. Also, I cut the amount down to 3/4 cup but a couple of people have said they think that's still a bit much, so you may want to use 1/2 cup instead.