slow cooker black eyed peas – This recipe is an easy take on a Southern delicacy. A hearty bowl of smoky, comforting black-eyed peas is great for your health and heart, especially when you don’t have to tend to a pot of boiling peas. 😉 This is one of my favorite southern regions that the whole family will return to in no time.
Cooking black-eyed peas in the slow cooker couldn’t be easier and they’re packed with authentic flavor (and nutrition, too, but don’t tell the kids 🤫). Throw some peas in the pot in the morning and you’ll have perfectly cooked peas in time for dinner. There’s no need to soak it, so it honestly couldn’t get any better.
Another great thing about black-eyed peas is that they make a great side dish to any meal. You can spoon it over rice, add it to soup, or enjoy it on its own. The possibilities are endless.
Can slow cooker black eyed peas bring you good luck?
I can’t guarantee that this will happen, but many people Southerners consider black-eyed peas a good luck food.. In fact, most people cook a large amount of food on New Year’s Day to ensure their families have a prosperous New Year.
ingredient list
- dried black eyed peas – The star of the show, to start this meal, you need sorted and washed black-eyed peas.
- broth – Chicken soup is the perfect liquid to cook with these people because the beans absorb the flavors of the soup as they simmer.
- meat – Choose smoked sausage and bacon for flavor and saltiness, but you can also use ham hocks or diced ham instead.
- vegetables – Onions, celery, and garlic add extra flavor and texture to this dish.
- seasoning – Creole seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, paprika, and bouillon powder make the peas flavorful and just a little spicy. 💥
How to cook black-eyed peas in a slow cooker
- fry the bacon – Cook the bacon in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then remove and add to the slow cooker or set aside and add after cooking. (Photos 1-2)
- Sauteed vegetables – Add the onion, garlic, celery, and thyme to the pan and sauté for about 3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. (Photos 3-4)
- start beans – Add the black-eyed peas to the slow cooker. (Photo 5)
- add flavor – Then add the sausage, bay leaf, paprika, Creole seasoning, bouillon powder, pepper, and sautéed vegetables. (Photo 6)
- pour the soup – Finally, pour in the chicken broth. Stir, cover, and simmer over high heat for 7 hours. Do not open the lid during cooking. (Photo 7)
- final touches – Once the peas are cooked, add salt to taste. (Photo 8)
Flavor variations
- Make black-eyed pea stew by adding 1 cup of chopped beans. carrot When frying onions and celery. Cook as directed and add canned food. diced tomatoes Cook for 15-20 minutes until the peas are finished cooking. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
- make vegetarian version This slow cooker black-eyed peas recipe leaves out the sausage and bacon and uses vegetable broth in place of chicken broth. Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Black-eyed beans are delicious ham hockToo! If you want to replace sausage and bacon with ham hocks, just add one large or two small hocks when you start cooking. After 7 hours, remove the ham hock and cut the meat into strips to remove excess fat. If the peas look a little oily due to the fat in the ham hock, you can place a paper towel over the beans for a few seconds to absorb some of the fat and defatte. Return the shredded ham hock to the pot, stir, and serve. 🐷
recipe tips
- There is no need to soak black-eyed peas, but there is no harm in doing so. Soak for 8 hours or overnight, and the recipe calls for only 5 cups of chicken broth. Then cook on high for 5 hours instead of 7 hours.
- If you want creamier beans, remove a cup of beans and mash them. Return to slow cooker and stir.
- Opinions differ as to whether beans should be salted before or after cooking. However, some claim that salting it first makes it softer. 🧂
pre-made and leftovers
Make a big batch ahead of time and freeze all or part of it up to 3 months. Then thaw in the refrigerator overnight before eating.
If you have leftoverscan be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. 3-5 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat. You can also microwave individual servings.
What to serve with slow cooker black eyed peas
Can I eat black-eyed peas without sides? cornbread and collard greens?I think the answer is yes, but I don’t recommend it. 😜
Truth be told, black-eyed peas go well with a lot of things. I like to eat it with white rice, smoked pork chopsometimes made with leftovers black-eyed pea fritters. No matter how you use it, the taste is exceptional! 🤩
Try the south side which is more comfortable
- collard greens
- corn pudding
- southern baked mac and cheese
- buttermilk biscuits
- Fried southern pumpkin
by Imma
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This blog post was originally published in December 2022 and updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.
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