Black Eyed Peas And Rice Slow Cooker

close up of black eyed peas in slow cooker

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Make a new tradition with these Slow Cooker New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas and bring yourself good luck! These peas are slow-cooked with ham, bacon, and onion and make a perfect meal.

The years in the past I always think to make these New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas too late in the day. Some think that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day will bring prosperity in the new year. We also make Collard greens to go with this!

black eyed peas in the slow cooker with wooden spoon in them.

This year I will be getting everything I need ahead of time to make these special beans.

ham, bacon, seasoning, chicken broth onion, tomatoes in dishes on table.

How to make black-eyed peas in the slow cooker.

You will need these ingredients:

DRIED black-eyed peas
chicken broth
Petite diced tomatoes
Cooked bacon
Diced ham
Diced sweet onion
Garlic
Oregano
Pepper
Salt

Directions:

Start by soaking the beans overnight, I do this directly in a 6-quart slow cooker.
I place the beans in the slow cooker and cover with water. I leave the beans to soak overnight. If you forget to soak your beans overnight, you can use this quick soak method.
In the morning drain that water off the beans, and add the chicken broth and other ingredients. Stir

How long do I cook Black-Eyed Peas?

On LOW: 10 hours OR
On HIGH: 6 hours

Can I make black eyed peas without soaking them?

Yes! You can. Cook them on HIGH for 7 hours.

Can I use a ham hock?

Yes, omit the bacon and ham.
Add 1 large or 2 small ham hocks to the pot at the beginning of cooking time.
When the cooking time is up, remove the ham hocks, shred the meat (discard fat).
Degrease the fat from the top of the peas by placing a paper towel over the grease and removing quickly.
Add the shredded ham to the slow cooker. Stir and serve.

Finished black eyed peas in slow cooker with spoon

Can I make this vegetarian?

Omit the bacon and ham
Use water instead of chicken broth
Add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Add 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Add more salt at the end of cooking time to make up for the saltiness in the ham and bacon.

Can I Make this kosher?

Try one or more of these meats instead of pork:

Smoked turkey Kielbasa
Chicken Thighs
Turkey bacon
Add a 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke for more flavor

bowl of black eyed peas with cornbread on the side.

Can I make this spicy?

Add cajun seasoning at the end of the cooking time instead of salt. (Don't want to add anything too salty or the beans won't soften)
OR
Add a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper at the beginning of the cooking time.

What goes with Black-Eyed Peas?

Slow Cooker Collard Greens (or instant pot)
Mac and cheese
Cornbread or Garlic Bread
Steamed white rice

More great bean recipes you will love:

Slow Cooker Spicy Barbecue Cowboy Beans
Slow Cooker Beanies and Weenies
Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup with Ham

I am not a superstitious person, but I love traditions. Making a big pot of these smoky beans with cornbread will be a fun way to start off my new year. Enjoy!

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cooked black eyed peas with ham in the slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

▢ 1 lb. dry black-eyed peas
▢ 32 oz. box chicken broth
▢ 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
▢ 6 slices bacon cooked and sliced
▢ 1 cup diced ham
▢ 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
▢ 1 garlic clove minced
▢ 1 tsp. oregano
▢ 1/4 tsp. pepper
▢ about 1/4 tsp. salt add to taste at the END of cooking time

Ideas for sides:

▢ cornbread or garlic bread
▢ collard greens
▢ steamed white rice

Start by soaking the black-eyed peas overnight in the slow cooker. Do this by adding the black-eyed peas to the slow cooker and add water to cover plus a few inches more. Let the black-eyed peas soak for at least 8 hours (don't turn on the slow cooker, just let them soak). See notes if you want to skip soaking the peas.
In the morning drain the water.
Add the chicken broth, can of diced tomatoes, bacon, ham, onion, garlic, oregano and pepper. Stir.
Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours. OR HIGH for 6 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking time.
Add the salt to taste.
For creamier beans stir and smash some of the beans.

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Can I skip soaking the peas?

Add 2 cups of additional broth or water.
Cook on HIGH for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Can I use a ham hock?

Yes, omit the bacon and ham.
Add 1 large or 2 small ham hocks to the pot at the beginning of cooking time.
When the cooking time is up, remove the ham hocks, shred the meat (discard fat).
Degrease the fat from the top of the peas by placing a paper towel over the grease and removing quickly.
Add the shredded ham to the slow cooker. Stir and serve.

Can I make this Vegetarian?

Omit the bacon and ham
Use water instead of chicken broth
Add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Add 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Add more salt at the end of cooking time to make up for the saltiness in the ham and bacon.

Can I make this Kosher?

Smoked turkey Kielbasa
Chicken Thighs
Turkey bacon
Add a 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke for more flavor

Can I make this spicy?

Add Cajun seasoning at the end of the cooking time instead of salt. (Don't want to add anything too salty or the beans won't soften)
OR
Add a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper at the beginning of the cooking time.

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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