Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas Recipe

This slow cooker black eyed peas recipe is perfect for a comforting meal that's easy to make. The black eyed peas cook low and slow, allowing all the flavors to meld together for a hearty and delicious dish. Serve it with some cornbread for a truly satisfying Southern meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black eyed peas
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 ham hock or ham bone
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Hot sauce, for serving
• Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

1. Rinse the black eyed peas and place them in the slow cooker.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, ham hock or ham bone, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker.
3. Stir everything together to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the black eyed peas are tender.
5. Once cooked, remove the ham hock or ham bone from the slow cooker and shred any meat to add back to the peas.
6. Serve the black eyed peas hot over cooked rice, with hot sauce on the side.

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