Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
This is my favorite way to prepare black eyed peas. For a little smokiness I add a smoked pork shank. And for a little spiciness I add a little jalapeno.
Servings 10
Calories 118kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups dried black eyed peas
- 2 cups sweet onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 medium jalapeno stemmed, seeded, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ham hock smoked. I used a smoked pork shank
- 1 bay leaf
- hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Note: If you wish to add smoked ham, do so 6 hours into cooking.
- Remove ham hock and let cool slightly. Cut meat from the bone, chop, and return to the slow cooker.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg