No-Soak Crockpot Black Eyed Peas with Bacon
Crockpot Black Eyed Peas are hearty comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. Using a slow cooker, we let the black-eyed peas simmer to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Along the way, they will absorb a medley of flavors from accompanying ingredients like bacon, garlic, and onion. The result is a savory, comforting dish you’ll turn to again and again.
Servings 8
Calories 273kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dried black-eyed peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces bacon chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas well and place them in your slow cooker.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon, onion, celery, and carrots.
- Cook for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and add the broth and red wine vinegar.
- Cover and cook on HIGH heat for 6 hours. Add the salt and pepper, and cook for 15 more minutes or until the black eyed peas are tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1763mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4050IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg