CB's Black Eyed Peas

Make these black-eyed peas, seasoned with bacon, tomatoes, and chili powder, in your slow cooker. They're perfect for New Year's Day, or whenever you want an easy, hearty meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 slices bacon, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Place the dried peas, water, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and chili powder into a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Stir in the bacon and bacon grease, and set the cooker on High. Cook until peas are tender, about 4 hours. Season to taste with salt, and serve.