Description
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas are a comforting Southern classic that brings warmth and flavor to any table. This easy recipe combines tender black-eyed peas with aromatic onions, garlic, and a hint of spice, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for New Year celebrations or cozy dinners, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also creates an inviting atmosphere for family and friends to gather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 smoked ham hock (or turkey/veggie alternative)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the soaked black-eyed peas under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in a splash of olive oil until tender and fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed onions and garlic into the slow cooker. Add rinsed black-eyed peas and pour in vegetable broth to cover.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until peas are tender.
- Remove ham hock, shred any meat back into the pot, stir gently and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg