SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS

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From About Southern U.S. Cuisine website. This recipe makes some delicious black-eyed peas for New Years Day or anytime of the year. A true southern delight. Note: you can use chicken broth in place of some of the water for more flavor.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion, sliced
1 large ham hock
2 -4 slices bacon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Pour in 3 cups water.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
  • When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.

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