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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas

URL: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/slow-cooker-black-eyed-peas/

Ingredients

The main ingredients

  • 1 lb Black Eyed Peas, soaked 4 to 8 hours
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 1 unit Ham Hock or Ham Shank, smoked for best flavor
  • 2 slices Thick Cut Bacon, roughly chopped
  • 1 lg Onion, chopped
  • 1 unit Bay Leaf
  • 2 (3") sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 unit Jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 5 cloves Garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Dried Thyme

Seasoning and greens

  • 1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt (or 1 tsp table salt)
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 big handfuls Collard Greens, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the soaked and drained Black Eyed Peas to a slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the broth and add the ham hock, bacon, onion, bay leaf, rosemary, jalapeño, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Stir well.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  4. Add the salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and collards if using. Stir again.
  5. Cook for another 1 to 2 hours until the beans are done and the meat is tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and rosemary stems, adjust salt if necessary, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
245
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
25mg

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