Carolina Cowpeas

Description

Carolina Plantation Cowpeas are a cherished heirloom Southern food and the newest historic crop grown at Plumfield Plantation. These authentic red cowpeas have deep roots in Colonial American history, first brought from Central Africa to the West Indies before arriving in the Carolinas during the 1600s alongside Carolina Gold Rice. A staple in Southern kitchens for centuries, cowpeas and rice were essential to Colonial-era diets and remain a beloved part of Lowcountry cuisine today.

Known as the original pea used in traditional Hoppin’ John recipes, Carolina Plantation Cowpeas create the classic Southern dish of rice, peas, and rich flavor that has been enjoyed for generations. Hoppin’ John, often paired with collard greens on New Year’s Day, is a time-honored Southern tradition believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and luck throughout the coming year.

Perfect for authentic Southern cooking, heirloom food lovers, and those seeking traditional Lowcountry ingredients, Carolina Plantation Cowpeas connect modern tables to centuries of rich culinary heritage.

2 lb cloth bag – Carolina Cowpeas