Boil and Fry Black Eye || Black Eyed Peas- Episode 545

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🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey leg is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

Soak dried black eyed peas in a bowl covered with water overnight or for 2 hours in boiling hot water if in a rush.

Rinse and drain the soaked black eyed peas.

Boil the black eyed peas in a pot of salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Drain the boiled black eyed peas.

In a pot, heat oil and add chopped onions, frying for 1 to 2 minutes until softened.

Add hot pepper and garlic, frying for another minute or two.

Add in green seasoning and stir to combine.

Add the drained black eyed peas to the pot.

Sprinkle in a pack of saison seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, and toss everything to combine.

Add a couple tablespoons of water, cover, and let steam for 5 to 10 minutes.

Top with fresh scallions before serving.

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