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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas

This dish is a comforting delight, filled with smoky flavors from bacon and ham. Perfect for gatherings or meal prep, it’s hearty and delicious.

  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 ½ cups chopped ham
  • 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 7 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Add black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bacon, ham, tomatoes, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  • Stir to mix ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for about 7 hours.
  • After cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

No soaking is needed for the beans.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Freezing portions allows for easy meals later.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 12
  • Protein: 18
  • Cholesterol: 40