Legume
Crowder Pea
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Crowder peas are cowpeas whose seeds crowd tightly in the pod—brownish to speckled, richer and earthier than black-eyes to many Southern palates. Fresh crowders are a regional summer delicacy. Simmer simply with pork or vegetarian aromatics; serve with potlikker cornbread logic. Farmers markets in the South are prime sources. Do not overcook to mush.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Fresh ShellSimple Stew
Traits
CreamyCrowded PodEarthy RichHeritageRegionalRich EarthySouthern
History
US
Southern US gardens distinguished crowders from black-eyed types.
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Crowder peas held regional fresh-market importance.
US
Chefs rediscovered crowders as heritage Southern produce.