
Simple Creamer Peas
by Cassebaum Farms Produce
June 17, 2025
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Sweet Grown Alabama creamer peas
- Water (enough to cover peas)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, to taste
- Ham pieces or 1 ham bone
Instructions:
- Rinse peas: Pour peas into a colander and rinse them throughly under cool water to remove dirt and debris.
- Prepare your pot: In a large pot, add rinsed peas and enough water to cover them by about an inch.
- Add flavor: Stir in ham pieces or bone. Then season with salt, pepper, and Tony's. Start light and add more as you cook.
- Bring to a boil: Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Let peas simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Stir occasionally and check water levels (add more if needed).
- Taste and adjust flavor if needed, serve and enjoy!