Name: Southern Crockpot Black Eyed Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through; 6 cups chicken stock; 1/2 yellow onion, minced; 1 stalk celery, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 14-ounces smoked sausage, cut into circles; 2 small ham hocks; 3 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; steamed rice, for serving; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Description

Start the new year with this Southern Crockpot Black Eyed Peas recipe. It’s a traditional and flavorsome Southern dish that’s not only delicious, but is also believed to bring good luck into the upcoming year!

Ingredients

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4 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 yellow onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
14-ounces smoked sausage, cut into circles
2 small ham hocks
3 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot sauce
steamed rice, for serving
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Begin by browning the smoked sausage circles in a pan until they develop a golden hue.
While the sausage is browning, add the rinsed black-eyed peas, minced onion, celery and garlic into a large crockpot.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and Cajun seasoning.
Add the hot sauce, bay leaves and fresh thyme.
Nestle in the ham hocks then add the browned smoked sausage.
Pour in the chicken stock, ensuring it covers the ingredients adequately.
Set the crockpot to high and let it cook for 5 hours. Periodically check the liquid levels and stir gently.
When the black-eyed peas are almost done, remove the ham hocks, shred the meat and add the meat back to the pot.
Remove the bay leaves and woody stems of the fresh thyme.
Serve with steamed rice.
ENJOY!

Notes

Alternatively, soak the black-eyed peas overnight for a quicker cook.
Feel free to use smoked turkey in replacement of the ham hocks.
Add diced green pepper for more flavor.
Adjust seasoning to your liking.
Monitor liquid levels in the slow cooker. Add more broth or water if needed to cover the black-eyed peas.
Shred meat from ham hocks and add the shredded meat back to the black-eyed peas.
Mash some of the black-eyed peas to thicken, if needed.
Alternatively, cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Side Dish, Dinner
Method: Easy
Cuisine: Southern