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Crock Pot Southern Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hock

Crock Pot Southern Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hock

Enjoy this delicious Crock Pot Southern Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hock recipe, a comforting dish perfect for New Year's Day or any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 lb smoked ham hock about 1 lb
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Rinse the dried black-eyed peas under cold water until they run clear.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent; add minced garlic for the last minute.
  3. In the crock pot, combine rinsed peas, sautéed onion and garlic, ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Remove the ham hock; shred meat back into the pot after cooling slightly.
  6. Serve hot with cornbread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 16gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or adjusting the spices to suit your taste.

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