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Slow Cooker New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas

This hearty Slow Cooker New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas recipe blends tender black-eyed peas, smoky sausage, and Southern-style vegetables in a flavorful broth. It's a cozy, budget-friendly dish traditionally enjoyed for good luck and perfect for starting the year with warmth and comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
  • 12 oz smoked sausage or ham hock sliced or whole
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Rinse and sort the dried black-eyed peas to remove any debris.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in a little oil until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the vegetables to your slow cooker and add the peas, sausage, garlic, seasonings, and broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the peas are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and taste for salt before serving. Add a splash of hot sauce if you like a little heat.

Notes

Try using leftover ham, and for a vegetarian version, skip the sausage and use vegetable broth. Mash some peas to thicken or remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid. Pairs well with cornbread or rice.