Question 1

What is the best black-eyed peas (for New Year’s Day), according to chefs?

Accepted Answer

MyTastr’s top pick is Camellia Brand Blackeye Peas, chosen by Southern Living Test Kitchen. The New Orleans bean company’s peas are the ones Southern Living’s Test Kitchen used to develop its black-eyed peas recipe, and it steers cooks away from cheaper bags. Chef Amethyst Ganaway also names Camellia field peas for her Serious Eats Hoppin’ John.

Question 2

What are the other top picks for black-eyed peas (for New Year’s Day)?

Accepted Answer

No. 2 is Anson Mills Sea Island Red Peas, chosen by Sean Brock (Husk, McCrady’s). No. 3 is Rancho Gordo Black Eyed Peas, chosen by Southern Living Test Kitchen.

Question 3

How does MyTastr choose these picks?

Accepted Answer

Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and the order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot.

Best black-eyed peas (for New Year’s Day), according to chefs

Camellia Brand Blackeye Peas

Anson Mills Sea Island Red Peas

Rancho Gordo Black Eyed Peas

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