I tasted it for the first time about 2 weeks ago. My mom handed me a Scoops Tortilla Chip filled with what you can see above. I eyed it skeptically. After all, I am the one who won't try a pimiento. She gave me her Mother look so I had to eat it or risk her wrath. To my surprise it was delicious!! It was so good that I got the recipe and made it myself the next day. I took it to my in-laws house and my Mother-in-Law asked for the recipe too.
Did you catch that? My MOTHER-IN-LAW asked for the recipe! That's like Julia Childs asking for a recipe. Hee Hee.
I then fed it to some people at work: Mrs Smith, Mr Sven Zen and Mrs Tulip. Both Mrs Smith and Mrs Tulip asked me for the recipe.
I don't think I can be any more clear. Make this recipe. You will NOT regret it and you will die a happier person because of it.
Without further delay...Cowboy Caviar
*variations of this can be any changes you desire - there are also other versions on the web
1 can pinto beans
1 can black eyed peas (I used black beans)
1 can shoe-peg corn ( I had to google this...used a smaller can of peaches n cream instead)
1 chopped sweet pepper (finely chopped...I used a combo of red, orange and yellow)
1/2 cup finely chopped red or sweet onion (I used sweet)
2-3 finely chopped jalepeno (we used 2 but will use 3 next time)
Mix all these together.
Marinade:
3/4 cup vegetable oil or corn oil (not olive oil). (we used vegetable oil)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
Boil marinade and cool. Pour over bean mixture and marinade overnight. This keeps well for about 2 weeks in the fridge.
Serve with dippers and enjoy.
We also added a splash of hot sauce.
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