Pickled Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Spice up your life with this unique Southern recipe! Tangy, flavorful pickled black eyed peas, perfect as a side dish or snack. These require a 3-day marinating period for optimal taste, so plan ahead and prepare to be amazed by this simple yet delicious recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4330 mins
Calories 834.7 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pickled Black Eyed Peas

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How to Make Pickled Black Eyed Peas

  1. Drain one 15-ounce can of black eyed peas thoroughly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the drained black eyed peas and gently stir to coat completely.
  5. Pack the pea mixture into a clean glass jar. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  6. After 24 hours, remove the garlic cloves from the jar.
  7. Continue to marinate in the refrigerator for an additional 48 hours before serving.
  8. Once ready, enjoy! These pickled peas will store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

27g

Carbs

11g