Make a new tradition with these Slow Cooker New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Peas and bring yourself good luck!
The years in the past I always think to make these New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Peas too late in the day. Some think that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day will bring prosperity in the new year. This year I will be getting everything I need ahead of time to make these special beans.
Start by soaking the beans overnight, I do this directly in a 6-quart slow cooker. I place the beans in the slow cooker and cover with water. I leave the beans to soak overnight. In the morning I will drain that water off the beans, and add the chicken broth and other ingredients. These beans need to get going early in the morning so they can get 10 hours of cooking. If you forget to soak your beans overnight, use this quick soak method.
I am not a superstitious person, but I love traditions. Making a big pot of these smokey beans with cornbread will be a fun way to start off my new year. Enjoy!
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- 1 lb. black-eyed peas
- 1 (32-oz.) box chicken broth
- 1 (14-oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup diced ham
- ½ cup diced sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- about ¼ tsp. salt (add to taste at the END of cooking time)
- 6-quart or larger
- Start by soaking the black-eyed peas overnight in the slow cooker. Do this by adding the black-eyed peas to the slow cooker and add water to cover plus a few inches more. Let the black-eyed peas soak for at least 8 hours (don't turn on the slow cooker, just let them soak).
- In the morning drain the water.
- Add the chicken broth, can of diced tomatoes, bacon, ham, onion, garlic, oregano and pepper. Stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking time.
- Add the salt to taste.
- For creamier beans stir and smash some of the beans. Serve with cornbread.
- Note- A ham hock can be used instead of the bacon and cubed ham. The grocery store I shop at is often out of ham hocks so I used bacon and ham in this recipe. If you use a ham hock, add it in the beginning, shred the meat from the ham hock at the end of cooking time and discard the fat and bone.
i love purple hull peas, but not black eyed peas. this recipe will be great for them, as well.
I grew up having these southern tradition black eyed peas. I am excited to have found this slow cooker recipe, and will be using this year. I always had for late lunch. Over the years my husband insists they must be ready for breakfast
You would have to do some major planning ahead for that! I do hope you try them.
How would I change direction for fresh (out of garden) frozen black eyed peas? This sounds wonderful!
Do you soak overnight on the counter? Or refrigerator?
Counter works fine. If you decide not to make them the next day, I’d put them in the fridge.
Sarah, can I cook on high for 5 hours instead of 10? I want to cook this today. Tks!
Tracey
You could try, usually if I cook beans on high, I do 7-8 hours. Seems like a lot, but usually what they need.
Black eye peas were never a favorite. I only ate them on New Year’s Day. This recipe is really, really, REALLY good! Thanks for sharing ☺
I’m making this recipe and have my peas soaking right now. Is there anyway I can get the nutritional info so I can calculate weight watcher points? Or did I miss it somewhere? I tried calculating myself, but thought I’d ask if you have it handy. Very excited to try it. Sounds delicious.
UPDATE.. these were very very good! A lot of flavor without adding anything else to it. I counted it as 3 WW points for 1 cup. The whole family loved it, including my daughter who has never cared for black eyed peas.
I am replacing the tomatoes with a can of Rotel! I can’t wait to try them later tonight! Happy New Year!
I think that will be great!
The tomato part threw me off. How was the rotel?
Rotel is good! That’s what I used. (2 cans)
Easy recipe and delicious results. Enjoyed starting the year out with “good luck” serving this southern tradition of black-eyed peas.
Hi Sarah, made these in my instant pot today. They were amazing!!
that’s great Lisa. How long did they take?
This recipe was awesome. I only added 3 more garlic cloves and some red pepper flakes. Definitly mash the beans about an hour before done (great suggestion!). This will be the staple for new years here on out. Thanks Sarah!
We made this recipe yesterday and it was awesome! Thank you for the tasty and easy recipe!
I made this last year and it was awesome! Any idea how to do this recipe in an instapot ?
Hi, hannah! I’d follow the directions then cook for 35 minutes in the pressure cooker.
If I were to use canned black-eyed peas instead would you cut down on the amount of chicken broth?
Yes, I would.
Can I cook these on the stovetop? My slow cooker is already in use. Any changes if so?
I think you may need to add more stock or water as they cook.
I make this every year…so so yummy!! I got a late start making the soup. Is it okay to cook on high? If so, how long do you think? 5 hours or more? Thanks!
I would do 6 hours on high.
I made this and was DEE-LISH!!
So easy and tasty!!!