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General Produce
Beans, Black-Eyed Peas

  
        
      Receiving Inspecting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Look for clean, unbroken skins with a fresh smell and no slime.
  
        
      Storage Handling:    
    
  
  
     
  
  
  
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-34° F/0-1° C
  
        
      Shelf-Life:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
14 days.
  
        
      Troubleshooting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Shriveling and softening may result if beans are stored at high temperatures.
  
        
      Usage Ideas:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
    
- Simmer black-eyed peas with ham hock until tender; serve with collard greens and sliced ham.
- Mix together cooked black-eyed peas, roasted red bell peppers, boiled shrimp, and cilantro; chop all coarsely, mix with beaten egg and bread crumbs; patty and fry.




