Description
Learn how to freeze fresh black-eyed peas for later use.
Ingredients
- Fresh black-eyed peas – 2 pounds
- Water – enough for boiling
- Ice – for cooling
Instructions
- Wash the black-eyed peas thoroughly.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the peas to the boiling water.
- Blanch the peas for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the peas from the water and transfer them to an ice bath.
- Drain the peas after they are cooled.
- Pack the peas into freezer bags or containers.
- Label the bags with the date and freeze.
Notes
- Use fresh peas for the best quality.
- Do not skip the blanching step.
- Ensure peas are dry before freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Vegetable
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: freezing black-eyed peas, preserving black-eyed peas, black-eyed peas recipe