Basic Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipes

SLOW COOKER BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Put black-eyed peas into a large container with enough cool water to cover by a few inches; soak 8 hours to overnight.
• Put ham hocks into a stockpot with 6 cups water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until meat is falling off bone, about 90 minutes. Remove ham hocks and reserve for another use. Refrigerate the ham stock, 8 hours to overnight.
• Drain and rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly; transfer to a slow cooker. Bury one of the cooked ham hocks in the peas; add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
• Skim congealed fat from surface of ham stock; discard. Pour stock into slow cooker. Add enough water to cover the peas by 1 1/2 inches.
• Cook on Low for 14 hours. Season with salt.

CROCK POT BLACK EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Pre-soak black-eyed peas according to the instructions on the bag.
• Combine all ingredients and cook on low for 9-10 hours.

BASIC CROCK POT BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse the black-eyed peas in a colander under cold running water. Pick them over and discard any damaged or malformed peas.
• Put the peas in a large slow cooker along with the sliced onion and minced garlic. Add the freshly ground black pepper and the water.
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 5 hours (about 3 hours on high). Add the salt or salt blend, stir, and taste again, adding more salt or seasoned salt if needed.
• Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes and stir well before serving.