Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

These hearty slow cooker black-eyed peas with jalapeño pepper, garlic, cumin, ham, bacon, and bell peppers make a deliciously spicy side dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cups water
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
• 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
• 8 ounces diced ham
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover and cook on Low until beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Pour water into a slow cooker; add bouillon cube and stir to dissolve.

Step 4

Stir in black-eyed peas, ham, bacon, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Serve hot and enjoy!