Crock Pot Fresh Black Eyed Peas With Bacon Food

SLOW COOKER BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.
• Heat bacon drippings in the same pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Combine chicken broth, peas, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add crumbled bacon, sauteed onion and garlic mixture, and any remaining bacon drippings.
• Cover and cook on Low until peas are tender, 4 to 6 hours.

SLOW COOKER BLACK EYED PEAS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 6 hours (or LOW for 8-10 hours).

CROCK POT FRESH BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the black-eyed peas and drain well.
• Put the rinsed fresh peas in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
• Dice the bacon and set aside.
• Peel and chop the onion. Chop the bell peppers.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon to the skillet and cook until softened and most of the fat has rendered. Add the onion, bell peppers, and celery; continue cooking until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
• Transfer the bacon and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker along with the water.
• Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until peas are tender.
• Add the tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and oregano; continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours longer.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Rinse and sort black-eyed peas. Place peas and bacon in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let soak, covered, 1 hour. Do not drain., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in thyme., Stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and additional crumbled bacon.