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

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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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Soak Your Peas Properly 💧
Soak dried black-eyed peas overnight in cold water, then drain before adding to the slow cooker to reduce cooking time by 2-3 hours and improve digestibility.
Render the Canadian Bacon First 🥓
Dice and crisp the Canadian bacon in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop deeper, smoky flavors that infuse the entire dish.
Bloom Your Aromatics 🧅
Sauté the onions, garlic, and bell peppers briefly in the bacon fat before slow cooking to caramelize their sugars and create a richer flavor foundation.
Add Salt in Stages ⏱️
Wait until the last 30 minutes of cooking to add kosher salt, as early salting can toughen the pea skins; taste and adjust seasonings at the end instead.
Use Low Heat for Maximum Tenderness 🔥
Cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours rather than HIGH to ensure peas remain creamy inside with intact skins, preventing them from becoming mushy or splitting.