Crockpot Black Eyed Peas with Ham
Celebrate the New Year or savor them whenever you please with this hearty recipe for Southern-style black-eyed peas with ham, cooked effortlessly in a crockpot!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked lean ham steak
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp olive oil
Equipment Needed
- Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- 1
Begin by soaking the black-eyed peas in 6 cups of water for a full night.
- 2
The following day, drain the peas and eliminate the soaking water, then place the peas into the slow cooker.
- 3
Pour in 4 cups of fresh water, and add bay leaves along with the ham.
- 4
Secure the lid and set the cooker to high, allowing it to simmer for 6 hours or until the peas become tender.
- 5
Once the 6 hours have passed, heat oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño, and tomato until they soften, which should take about 6 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the sautéed mixture to the slow cooker, then generously season the black-eyed peas with salt, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper.
- 7
Cover the slow cooker again and continue cooking on high for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 8
Remove the bay leaves before serving the dish.