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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 11:20:26 GMT -5
And... my other tale from the cheap food chronicles....
so - I made some pea soup the other day. And the peas did not disintegrate. I soaked for over 24 hours, then preboiled the peas separately for 30 minutes as I prepared the rest of the soup....I usually just toss the soaked peas into the sauteing onions and celery, continue sauteing for a few minutes, and add water and bring to a simmer while I prep the potatoes and carrots. But I was pretty hungry and wanted to get the peas to thick fog status asap.
After 2 hours - they were not in the least bit crumbling, but cooked enough, and I could wait no more and had dinner. I figured they would fall apart at any moment - cuz - well soaked and 2 hours of simmering - and put the pot on the back of the stove over night.
I came home for lunch the next day intending to work from home for the afternoon. Still - no evidence of crumbling. I simmered them another hour and gave up and ate, but left the fire on.....and 3 hours later (!! I was checking periodically !!) they were at least starting to show cracks. I thought maybe some were melting - but then I realized that the potato and carrot pieces were getting smaller - and that is why the broth was likely clouding. I finished it off for dinner.
6 hours people! Have you ever heard of such a thing!! I'm tyring to save money here, people! At least it is winter so the heat was welcomed, otherwise - I'd wonder how much spent on the gas....
I had only used half that bag - so now I am timing it. Soaked for 24 hours, and started to simmer at 10:00 a.m......no soup prep until they are disintegrated!!
I mean - when you can't trust a bag of peas, what can you trust?
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jan 11, 2020 11:30:24 GMT -5
I have some black beans that are old, when they get old they take forever to get soft. I cooked a pot all day and still hard so put them in my instant pot for 40 minutes. That's quite a time to cook in that thing and finally got them soft. Yep, old beans are like that so maybe old peas are too.
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Post by sesfw on Jan 11, 2020 11:54:58 GMT -5
I mean - when you can't trust a bag of peas, what can you trust?
Dang, I haven't made pea soup in many years. You have made me wanting some, but you have also discouraged me 
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jan 11, 2020 12:02:28 GMT -5
Glad I read this. I was planning to make pea soup tomorrow with the lefover ham bone from Christmas (it’s been frozen).
The pkg of peas I have is old. Wondering whether to toss it or use it and plan for a longer time. I hate throwing food out.
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Post by weltschmerz on Jan 11, 2020 13:49:32 GMT -5
I LOVE pea soup! It's the official soup of Quebec.
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 14:19:46 GMT -5
3 hours - and still holding strong! they are at least looking a little crumbly. I have them at more of a gently boiling than the usual simmer I do with soups. I have never experienced this before. Usually make pea soup about once a week to twice a month in winter. Internet lore is about 30 minutes for fresh, 90 minutes for the "old" ones....I have on occasion had them take about 2 hours. What the hell are these?  From medieval times? |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 15:39:32 GMT -5
4 and a half hours and not there yet!!
I was convinced that somehow I had some crazed magical salt ratio or something, but it is the peas now only in water and same deal....
they are starting to break down, but seems like they are disappearing as the broth is not thickening, just smaller and fewer pea pieces......
well, will see when they finish....edging into 5 hours....
do I blame the brand - or the retailer for very old peas?
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 17:11:23 GMT -5
6 hours and 10 minutes!!!  Almost !!!! will prepare the soup! |
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Post by debthaven on Jan 11, 2020 17:44:55 GMT -5
This is a dumb question, but are they split peas? I make a lot of split pea and ham soup. The ones that come in "netting" cook a lot faster than the ones that come in boxes or loose from the health food store. I usually count 3h for them. But I'm not sure if yours are "split peas" or not ... In any case, enjoy your soup! LOL
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 11, 2020 18:38:23 GMT -5
6 hours and 10 minutes!!! Almost !!!! will prepare the soup! Did you buy one of those Jim Bakker Apocalypse Chow buckets and those peas were part of the purchase? The food included in the bucket can survive intact the released energy of multiple nuclear bombs. |
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jan 11, 2020 18:53:20 GMT -5
Ha! Ha! I won't touch any of that crap, I buy regular food to put back.
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Post by weltschmerz on Jan 11, 2020 19:00:52 GMT -5
6 hours and 10 minutes!!! Almost !!!! will prepare the soup! Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold Peas porridge in the pot 9 days old
Some like it hot, some like it cold Some like it in the pot 9 days old.
You have 8 days to go! |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 23:25:35 GMT -5
This is a dumb question, but are they split peas? I make a lot of split pea and ham soup. The ones that come in "netting" cook a lot faster than the ones that come in boxes or loose from the health food store. I usually count 3h for them. But I'm not sure if yours are "split peas" or not ... In any case, enjoy your soup! LOL
Standard split green peas .... |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 23:28:20 GMT -5
6 hours and 10 minutes!!! Almost !!!! will prepare the soup! Did you buy one of those Jim Bakker Apocalypse Chow buckets and those peas were part of the purchase? The food included in the bucket can survive intact the released energy of multiple nuclear bombs. Lol no! But funnily enough....my usual scifi show was getting a little off track and intense...so I just wanted to watch a little comedy .... ended up with doomsday preppers! |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 11, 2020 23:30:07 GMT -5
Welp quite the ordeal, but soup was good ...
Next time I make pea soup......gonna pick a different soup.
I'm considering a letter of complaint to the company!
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jan 12, 2020 1:07:19 GMT -5
What was the date on the package, if you still have it?
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 12, 2020 10:43:19 GMT -5
I saved the package - no date that I can find!
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 12, 2020 12:02:58 GMT -5
I saved the package - no date that I can find! For some reason, your reply reminded me of this:  |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 12, 2020 13:56:14 GMT -5
I saved the package - no date that I can find! For some reason, your reply reminded me of this:  |
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 12, 2020 20:58:12 GMT -5
Maybe the store you bought the peas from got a good deal on some salvaged/old peas?
When my father died, we through his food storage and found some cans of crab meat, with no date. My sister contacted the manufacturer, who told her the cans were too old- do not eat them. So they were thrown out.
Since dates have been put on all foods for some time now, I always associate any food items without a date, as being old.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 12, 2020 20:58:48 GMT -5
I hope your peas had good flavor, at least!  |
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jan 13, 2020 0:11:01 GMT -5
I think I would pitch them and buy some fresher. Now I have about 8 pounds of black beans left out of 10, so need to cook more of them.
Brrrr, I'm sitting here feeling cold, just drank some sparkling grape juice chilled, so didn't make me any warmer.
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 14, 2020 8:03:13 GMT -5
Maybe the store you bought the peas from got a good deal on some salvaged/old peas? When my father died, we through his food storage and found some cans of crab meat, with no date. My sister contacted the manufacturer, who told her the cans were too old- do not eat them. So they were thrown out. Since dates have been put on all foods for some time now, I always associate any food items without a date, as being old. Who knows? This is one reason I want to complain to the brand. In case the retailer is pulling shenanigans. If I don't get a good response - I'll know that it is the brand and then I won't buy them again. |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 14, 2020 8:04:32 GMT -5
I think I would pitch them and buy some fresher. Now I have about 8 pounds of black beans left out of 10, so need to cook more of them. Brrrr, I'm sitting here feeling cold, just drank some sparkling grape juice chilled, so didn't make me any warmer. I don't know how I can buy fresher when nothing is on the label? I'm not a prepper - these were purchased within the past month. |
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Post by countrygirl2 on Jan 14, 2020 9:22:58 GMT -5
True, but I would still try another package and see.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 14, 2020 9:32:59 GMT -5
Best way to find out if the pea brand is all bad or that the one time of indestructable peas was just an anomoly is to buy another bag and test it.
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 14, 2020 11:25:59 GMT -5
Too Funny Rukh O'Rorke. I am making ham and split pea soup tonight for dinner and meals for later this week. |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 15, 2020 10:26:23 GMT -5
Too Funny Rukh O'Rorke. I am making ham and split pea soup tonight for dinner and meals for later this week. Let us know how long they take!!! |
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jan 15, 2020 10:27:20 GMT -5
Best way to find out if the pea brand is all bad or that the one time of indestructable peas was just an anomoly is to buy another bag and test it. No thanks. Way too much time and effort. I've moved on to lentil. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 15, 2020 11:54:08 GMT -5
This thread made me happy that I had frozen split pea soup leftovers from last month. I had it for dinner!
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