Name: Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas; 1 onion; 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper; 0.5 cup Canadian bacon; 2 cloves garlic; 6 cups water; 1 chicken or beef bouillon cube; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 bay leaf

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Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

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Combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 5-6 hours, until the beans are tender.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak Your Peas Overnight 💧
Soak dried black-eyed peas in cold water for 8-12 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time by 30-40% and ensure even, tender texture throughout.
Crisp the Canadian Bacon First 🥓
Dice and pan-fry your Canadian bacon until the edges brown before adding to the slow cooker—this renders the fat and develops deep, smoky flavors that infuse the entire dish.
Bloom Your Aromatics 🧅
Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the bacon fat for 2-3 minutes before slow cooking to caramelize sugars and concentrate their flavors exponentially.
Add Salt Only at the End ⏰
Hold off adding kosher salt until the last 30 minutes of cooking—salt added too early toughens the pea skins and prevents proper softening during the long cooking process.
Upgrade Your Bouillon Cube 🍲
Dissolve your bouillon cube in warm water first, then taste it—this allows you to adjust seasoning and prevent any gritty particles from settling unevenly in your slow cooker.