Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon (finely chopped)
• 1 large yellow onion or white onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 2 cups dried black eyed peas
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Splash of Cajun hot sauce (Tabasco works just fine)
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the peas for 10 minutes in water and then strain out the water.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add the bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté for 10-12 minutes, until the bacon renders its fat. Transfer to the insert of a slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add the peas, broth, tomatoes, oregano, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the peas are soft.