Name: Pepsi-Cola Sea Island Red Peas
Yield: Makes 6–8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup blackstrap molasses; 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 fresh or dried bay leaf; 4 cups real-sugar Pepsi-Cola; 2 cups dried Sea Island Red Peas, picked over, then soaked overnight in water to cover, drained, and rinsed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons bacon grease or canola or other vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 celery ribs, diced; 1 jalapeño or serrano chile, diced (optional); 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

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Makes
6–8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Salt & Shore

By Sammy Monsour and Kassady Wiggins

Published 2024

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The Sea Island Red Pea, an heirloom crop native to the Gullah corridor of the Sea Islands, is a beloved staple of the coastal Southern diet. With Pepsi having roots in the nearby coastal town of New Bern, North Carolina, it’s only fitting to pair the two for an authentic taste experience. To bring out the deep, rich caramelization that the peas deserve, be sure to use Pepsi made with real sugar. The result is a dish that represents the best of both traditional Southern cuisine and modern cu

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