Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas

Slow-cooked to perfection, this Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish that's as comforting as it is easy to prepare. Made with tender dried black-eyed peas, a smoky ham hock (or smoked turkey leg), and a savory blend of garlic, onions, and spices, this one-pot wonder offers rich Southern-inspired flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or New Year's Day traditions, it requires no soaking and simmers hands-free in your crock pot, creating a deliciously wholesome meal that's ready when you are. Serve these tender, spiced peas with cornbread or fluffy rice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to satisfy. Whether you're seeking a soul-warming dinner or a side dish with a boost of protein and fiber, these slow-cooked black-eyed peas hit all the right notes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried black-eyed peas
• 1 Smoked ham hock (or smoked turkey leg)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried black-eyed peas thoroughly under cool running water and remove any debris or discolored peas. No need to soak the peas for this slow-cooker recipe.

Step 2

Place the rinsed black-eyed peas into the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the smoked ham hock (or smoked turkey leg), diced onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and water, ensuring the peas are fully submerged. Add more water if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the bay leaf, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the black-eyed peas are tender but not mushy.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and ham hock or turkey leg. If desired, shred the meat from the hock, discarding any bones or fat, and stir the meat back into the peas for extra flavor.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

Step 9

Serve the black-eyed peas warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. They pair beautifully with cornbread or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2122.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1104.4

Total Fat 47.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 70mg	0%
Sodium 6497.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 65.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.6mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2468.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 38.2%