We still get some "gusts" with this method.The ?Long Soak? method is the most common way to soak your beaners. Just put your beans in a large bowl or pot of water and let them sit submerged for 8-12 hours overnight. Soaking beans overnight actually begins bean germination and promotes enzyme release. The germination process is what breaks down all the complex bean sugars. Breaking down the complex sugar is a good thing as this is what gives us gas. Apparently, soaking beans overnight using the ?Long Soak? method can reduce complex sugars by up to 60 percent. I usually use this method of soaking dried beans with exceptional results ? no gastrointestinal gusts.

I love some of Mama's black-eyed peas, but the Mr. does not. However, We had some kind of black eye pea salad last week and he loved that, so it's what i'm making. :roll:
It was very tasty.
can of white corn
can of black eyed peas
bell pepper
tomato
green onion
Italian dressing
I fix this a lot. I have heard it called Red-Neck Caviar or Cowboy Caviar. We love it on Pita Chips or Tortilla Chips... Yummy!


yeah, i meant hog jowl when i said pork fat. and I add onions also.I do the "long soak." From 3 Easy Methods for Soaking Beans | Squawkfox :
We still get some "gusts" with this method.![]()
Then I follow the package directions. I always add hog jowl and some salt. I serve them with rice and salsa on the side. Sometimes I serve them Hoppin' John style with chopped onions.
I bought my peas today just to be safe, cp. I remember the year that most places were sold out. I can't remember how many stores I went to before I found virtually the last bag. My menu is pork tenderloin, black-eyed peas, rice, collards, green beans (hubby hates collards), and corn bread. Pretty easy to prepare especially if you're lazy like me and buy the prewashed collards.
Y'all have a great dinner and a Happy New Year!
I do the "long soak." From 3 Easy Methods for Soaking Beans | Squawkfox :
We still get some "gusts" with this method.![]()
Then I follow the package directions. I always add hog jowl and some salt. I serve them with rice and salsa on the side. Sometimes I serve them Hoppin' John style with chopped onions.
I bought my peas today just to be safe, cp. I remember the year that most places were sold out. I can't remember how many stores I went to before I found virtually the last bag. My menu is pork tenderloin, black-eyed peas, rice, collards, green beans (hubby hates collards), and corn bread. Pretty easy to prepare especially if you're lazy like me and buy the prewashed collards.
Y'all have a great dinner and a Happy New Year!
Great! So simple and awesome. Try my cornbread with sour cream and creamed corn sometime. It's addicting.BR, I am going to go with your menu exactly!!! southern skillet cornbread rounds it all out beautifully.