Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon

Best ever Southern-style black-eyed peas made in the slow cooker with bacon! We make these annually for New Year’s!

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

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.

Step: 4

Cover and cook on Low until peas are tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Per Serving: 283 calories; protein 19.4g; carbohydrates 42.8g; fat 4.3g; cholesterol 11.7mg; sodium 994.6mg.

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