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Black Eyed Peas Recipe Crock Pot

A rich and hearty black eyed peas dish cooked in a crock pot, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound dried black eyed peas
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 cup diced ham or sausage optional

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Rinse the dried black eyed peas under cold water.
  2. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  3. In your crock pot, add the rinsed black eyed peas, chopped onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, bay leaf, and diced tomatoes. Stir everything together.
  4. If using, fold in the diced ham or sausage.
  5. Cover the crock pot and set it to low for about 6 hours.
  6. After 6 hours, check the black eyed peas for tenderness.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and serve warm.

Notes

Soak dried black eyed peas overnight for an even creamier texture.