Many store-bought canned beans contain sodium. With dry beans, you can add salt to your taste and thus control your sodium intake.

Cooking Tip #1

Optional Blackeye Pea Pre-Cook: While not required, some cooks suggest quickly boiling blackeye peas before cooking. Cover beans with water and boil 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the water and cook beans in beef, chicken, or vegetable broth.