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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.