Savory Southern Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas Recipe with Bacon
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Author:sophieb
Total Time:8 hours
Yield:6 servings 1x
Description
Delight in this Southern slow cooker black-eyed peas dish with bacon. Perfect for meals, it’s a tasty way to enjoy hearty flavors effortlessly! (155 chars)
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound of dried black-eyed peas
6 slices of chopped bacon
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of minced garlic
4 cups of chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of black pepper
¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
2 cups of chopped collard greens
Instructions
Start by rinsing the dried black-eyed peas under cold water. Sift through for any debris or damaged peas. Soak them in water for 4 to 6 hours if preferred.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon. Sauté until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue for another minute.
In your slow cooker, combine the soaked or unsoaked black-eyed peas, sautéed bacon, onions, chicken broth, bay leaves, and seasonings, ensuring everything is well combined.
Set your slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours to cook.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped collard greens.
Once cooked, discard bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
A comforting Southern slow cooker black-eyed peas recipe with bacon that infuses this delightful dish with smoky depth and vibrant taste.
