Black Eyed Peas New Years Recipe
Black Eyed Peas New Year's Recipe, anyone? This Southern food tradition has been in my family for years! Black Eye Peas must be part of the equation if you're looking for good, down-home Southern cooking.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Crockpot Bags
Ingredients
- 1 LB Black Eye Peas
- 8 Slices Bacon Chopped and Fried
- 6 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Medium Ham Hocks
- 1 Teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
- 3 Garlic Cloves Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the black eyed peas under cold water and removing any debris or stones. Then place the peas in the crockpot.1 LB Black Eye Peas
- Add the black eye peas, fried bacon, chicken broth, ham hocks, salt, black pepper, chopped garlic cloves, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the crockpot. Give it a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients.8 Slices Bacon, 6 Cups Chicken Broth, 2 Medium Ham Hocks, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper, 3 Garlic Cloves, 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours or until the black eyed peas are tender. If you're in a hurry, you can cook them on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Once the peas are tender, remove the ham hocks from the crockpot and shred the meat. Discard any bones or excess fat. Return the shredded ham back to the crockpot and give it a good stir.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or black pepper.
- Serve the black eyed peas hot and enjoy as a main dish or side dish. They pair well with cornbread or rice.
Notes
Don't remove the top from the crockpot while cooking.