Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon

Name: Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 6 cups Chicken Broth; 4 cups Dried Blackeye Peas; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.5 tsp Salt; 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Soul Food 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American Low-Carb Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Comfort-Food

Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon deliver tender legumes simmered in savory broth with smoky bacon, sweet onion, and garlic. The result is hearty, gently seasoned comfort with a hint of smokiness—perfect alongside greens or cornbread, especially for New Year gatherings or any cozy dinner.

Prep15 mins
Cook4 hrs 15 mins
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave the drippings in the pan.
2

Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings over medium to medium-high heat until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

In the bottom of a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, black-eyed peas, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon, the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, and any remaining bacon drippings. Cover and cook on Low until the peas are tender, 4 to 6 hours.