I wasn't blind-sided by the term because I've read it before, but I
found an interesting recipe that called for field peas, so I Googled
an image.
http://bp1.blogger.com/_uKhqt8L0dBA/...eld+peas+3.JPG
Other images make them look more like black eyed peas... so what are
they, really?

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sf wrote:
> I wasn't blind-sided by the term because I've read it before, but I
> found an interesting recipe that called for field peas, so I Googled
> an image.
> http://bp1.blogger.com/_uKhqt8L0dBA/...eld+peas+3.JPG
> Other images make them look more like black eyed peas... so what are
> they, really?

I had them once. Bought what I thought was Shelly beans but it was field
peas and snaps. They tasted to me like some sort of dried bean. But milder
than red beans.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
> sf wrote:
>> I wasn't blind-sided by the term because I've read it before, but I
>> found an interesting recipe that called for field peas, so I Googled
>> an image.
>> http://bp1.blogger.com/_uKhqt8L0dBA/...eld+peas+3.JPG
>> Other images make them look more like black eyed peas... so what are
>> they, really?
>
> I had them once. Bought what I thought was Shelly beans but it was field
> peas and snaps. They tasted to me like some sort of dried bean. But
> milder than red beans.

They are reddish and very small, about 1/2 the size of a black-eyed pea.
Ethnic canners have them available (Holmes, Glory) cooked.

pavane

"pavane" <>
> They are reddish and very small, about 1/2 the size of a black-eyed pea.
> Ethnic canners have them available (Holmes, Glory) cooked.
>
Hmmm. Didn't know they were ethnic; what eth are they? Anyhow, I keep a few
cans on hand to supplement a vegetable lunch. They go great with fresh corn
and some pretty string beans. To a couple of cans of rinsed and drained
field peas, I add a little water, one tablespoon of lemon juice and one/half
teaspoon of sugar. If you dare, stir in some fried bacon drippings. Polly

On Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:23:20 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> I wasn't blind-sided by the term because I've read it before, but I
>
> found an interesting recipe that called for field peas, so I Googled
>
> an image.
>
> http://bp1.blogger.com/_uKhqt8L0dBA/...eld+peas+3.JPG
>
> Other images make them look more like black eyed peas... so what are
>
> they, really?

Here is a great representation. This is the brand I liked when I lived in the South. We ate field peas, crowder peas, blackeyed peas, cow peas, all different varieties of these peas/beans when I was growing up.

I really like field peas fresh, I like crowders fresh as well. We ate them fresh in season. They have a different flavor all together than they do once they've been dried or canned. You can't get most of these peas fresh any more unless you live near where they are grown. Or you could plant and grow them yourself.

I like this website, good information and good beans.

http://www.camelliabrand.com/products/field-peas/

"Polly Esther" > wrote in message
...
>
> "pavane" <>
>> They are reddish and very small, about 1/2 the size of a black-eyed pea.
>> Ethnic canners have them available (Holmes, Glory) cooked.
>>
> Hmmm. Didn't know they were ethnic; what eth are they? Anyhow, I keep a
> few cans on hand to supplement a vegetable lunch. They go great with
> fresh corn and some pretty string beans. To a couple of cans of rinsed and
> drained field peas, I add a little water, one tablespoon of lemon juice
> and one/half teaspoon of sugar. If you dare, stir in some fried bacon
> drippings. Polly

American SouthEast, along with grits, catfish, country ham etc.
See ImStillMags great response below mine for details.

pavane

Dittos on the closer to a bean than a pea. Glory makes a killer canned version with snaps. They have black roots I think. Dont see many folks peddling them fresh in these parts.

"Sqwertz" <> I think in this case he/she means creole. I never heard of
them until
> I moved to Texas. Aren't you in Louisiana? Maybe that's why you don't
> consider them ethnic! ;-)
>
We're about a hundred miles from Louisiana but you can't get there from
here. Polly