Crockpot Black-eyed Peas

A delightful serving of Black-eyed Peas in two bowls, a scrumptious meal.

5 from 2 votes

This Crockpot Black-eyed Peas recipe helps make the perfect holiday meal. It includes the smokey flavors of smoked turkey and other simple ingredients. Just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker with this easy no-soak method.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5 30

Total Time 5 35

Servings

Calories 328kcal

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

1.5 lbs smoked turkey meat I used smoked turkey necks, but any smoked meat will work
1 cup yellow onions diced, about half a yellow onion
1 cup bell pepper diced, I used red bell pepper
5 Cloves garlic minced
1 lb dried black-eyed peas
6 cups water
3 tbsp better than chicken bouillon low sodium
4 bay leaves
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp homemade cajun seasoning click for my homemade recipe

Instructions

Add the beans to a mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 1 minute. Allow to drain.
Add smoked turkey, peppers, onions, garlic, beans, water, and bouillon. Stir to combine.
Add the bay leaves.
Cover the crockpot. Slow Cook on High for 5.5-6 hours.
Remove the smoked turkey and pick off the meat.
Add the smoked turkey meat to the pot. Stir the beans and add seasonings, salt, and pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Notes

Alternatives for smoked turkey: You can use any smoked meat like smoked bacon, ham hocks, etc.

Vegetarian/Vegan option: Since the smoked meat contributes a lot of flavor to this dish, I'd recommend using a tried and tested vegetarian and vegan option like these vegan black-eyed peas. You can still use the crock-pot for this recipe, but following the instructions in this recipe.

No need to thicken: this recipe will look loose at first. As the beans sit and cool down, they will thicken. I do not recommend adding things like cornstarch.

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