Legume

Maple Pea

B tier

Maple peas are brown-speckled dry field peas traditionally used for British carlin peas—soaked, boiled, and eaten with vinegar and salt as a seasonal snack, especially northern Bonfire Night traditions. Flavour is robust and earthy, not green-sweet. Distinct cultural niche. Soak overnight; simmer until tender; dress simply. Also usable in rustic soups. Seek whole dry maple/carlin peas rather than green split peas for authenticity. Waste less by matching cut size to Maple Pea's natural Carlin Tradition; uneven pieces are the usual reason Carlin Peas Vinegar disappoints.