Description
Crock Pot Southern Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hock is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe features tender black-eyed peas simmered with smoky ham hock, aromatic garlic, and savory spices. With minimal effort and maximum taste, it’s a heartwarming meal that embodies Southern tradition and good fortune.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 meaty ham hock (about 1 pound)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked black-eyed peas and place them in the crock pot.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ham hock on top.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are submerged.
- Add bay leaves and cayenne pepper; stir gently if possible.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until peas are tender.
- Serve warm alongside cornbread or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg