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Black eyed peas

Southern style black-eyed peas, cooked to creamy, spicy, delicious perfection in the slow cooker. Loaded with ham, bacon, and spices for the perfect way to usher prosperity into the New Year.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: black eyed peas, new years' food
Servings: 6
Calories: 499kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas sorted and rinsed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
  • 8 ounces diced ham
  • 4 slices thick cut bacon chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients, and put everything in the slow cooker. Stir to combine,
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.
  • Serve garnished with fresh herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 1229mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 8mg