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.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword peas, slow cooker

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings

Calories 240kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Slow Cooker

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.

Notes

You don't want to overcook the peas. Since slow cooker temperatures can vary, check them after 6 hours and every 30 minutes after to test for doneness.

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