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[[Image:Black-eyed peas.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Black-eyed peas]]
The '''black-eyed pea''', also called '''black-eyed bean''' or '''blackeye''', is a subspecies of the '''cowpea''', which also includes catjang and the [[yardlong bean]] and is grown for its medium-sized edible bean. The bean mutates easily, giving rise to a number of varieties. The common commercial one is called the '''California Blackeye'''; it is pale-coloured with a prominent black spot. The currently accepted botanical name is Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata, although previously it was classified in the genus Phaseolus. Vigna unguiculata subsp. dekindtiana is the wild relative and Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis is the related [[asparagus bean]]. Other [[beans]] of somewhat similar appearance, such as the "Frijol ojo de cabra" ("Goat's eye bean") of Northern Mexico are sometimes incorrectly called "black eyed peas" and vice versa.

===Culinary uses===
Black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in the American South and in some other parts of the U.S. In some areas, they are served as a starchy side dish, cooked with or without side meat, [[bacon]], ham [[bones]], fatback or another pork product and/or diced [[onion]], and often served with a [[hot chili sauce]] or a pepper-flavoured [[vinegar]]. In other areas, they are served in a traditional dish called "'''[[Hoppin' John]]'''" (or "'''Skippin' Jenny'''" if served as leftovers), made of black-eyed peas cooked with [[rice]], sometimes [[pork]] (such as hog jowls, [[ham hock]], side meat or fatback), and seasonings.

The traditional meal also features [[collard]] or [[mustard greens]] or [[cabbage]]. This is supposed to bring good luck and financial enrichment. The peas stand for good luck, the greens symbolize paper money. [[Cornbread]] also often accompanies this meal.
==How to cook black-eyed peas in a [[pressure cooker]]==
'''Use this basic guide if you do not have a specific recipe'''
* Pick through the [[beans]] and discard any discoloured beans or loose skins
* Soak in cold water for a minimum of the time shown, soaking overnight is usually the best way to achieve this
* Change soaking water a few times if possible
* Never cook the [[beans]] in the water they were soaked in
* Rinse the beans well at the end of the soaking period
* Ensure the [[pressure cooker]] is at least a quarter full
* Never fill the [[pressure cooker]] more than half full
* Always cover the beans with at least 5 cm (2") water
* Add 2 tablespoons of [[vegetable oil]] to the water - this reduces foaming
* Allow the [[pressure cooker]] to get to the required pressure and then begin timing
* Use the specified [[pressure release method]] - this is the [[natural method]] in the case of [[dried beans]] or [[pulses]]
* A bean is usually perfectly cooked when it can be easily squashed between your forefinger and thumb
* If the beans are not sufficiently cooked, return to pressure, cook for another 3 minutes and allow the pressure to reduce using the [[natural method]]. Re-check that the beans are cooked to your liking.

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<TD WIDTH=173 HEIGHT=18 ALIGN=LEFT>BEAN VARIETY</TD>

<TD WIDTH=173 ALIGN=CENTER>COLD WATER SOAK TIME ''minimum period''</TD>

<TD WIDTH=173 ALIGN=CENTER>PRESSURE COOKING TIME</TD>

<TD WIDTH=173 ALIGN=CENTER>[[:Category:Pressure_cooker_recipes#Internal temperature related to pressure|COOKING PRESSURE]] High = 15 psi Medium = 10 psi Low = 5 psi</TD>

<TD WIDTH=218 ALIGN=CENTER>[[De-pressurising a pressure cooker|PRESSURE RELEASE METHOD]]</TD>

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<TD HEIGHT=17 ALIGN=LEFT>[[Black eyed peas]] </TD>

<TD ALIGN=CENTER>None</TD>

<TD ALIGN=CENTER>10 minutes</TD>

<TD ALIGN=CENTER>High</TD>

<TD ALIGN=CENTER>[[Natural pressure release method|Natural]]</TD>

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==See also==
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