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Southern Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

Stacey – December 27, 2017 – 114 Comments

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These Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas are amazingly delicious and don't require any soaking! They're the perfect recipe for New Year's Day! #blackeyedpeas #newyears #slowcooker

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Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day:
Down here, we’ve got some superstitious folks.  And with the arrival of the new year, many of those superstitions are put on full display.  In our family, the food on the table on New Year’s Day has always been a big deal.  We have to have some type of green, pork, and black-eyed peas.  Greens are supposed to represent folded money and ensure that you’ll have money in the new year.  We usually have collard greens on the menu to satisfy that requirement.  Pork is almost always in the greens and peas in the way of smoked ham hocks, but we usually have a traditional ham as well – just for good measure.

Now, black-eyed peas are said to represent good luck. Some folks even go as far as eating 365 peas to ensure good luck for every day of the new year.  My family also puts a few dried black-eyed peas in our wallets – again, just for good measure.  There are tons of other traditions and superstitions, too.  My grandmother refuses to wash clothes on New Year’s Day.  She says that doing so will mean you’ll be washing someone out of your life in the new year.  She claims that she’s only done it one time in her life.  My uncle was little and she had to wash diapers.  That same year, her father died.

Now, I’m not saying any of these superstitions are true.  I’m just saying that I’m not going to take any chances.  And since I’m a huge fan of ham, greens, and black-eyed peas, it’ll work out just fine for me.

These Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas are amazingly delicious and don't require any soaking! They're the perfect recipe for New Year's Day! #blackeyedpeas #newyears #slowcooker Slow Cooked Perfection: Now… Some things, especially dried beans, are just best when slow cooked.  And when you don’t have time to tend a big old pot of beans all day, your trusty slow cooker is the perfect stand-in.  Since black-eyed peas are small, they don’t really require presoaking.  You’re welcome to do that and it will cut down on the cooking time.  However, I’ve tried them both ways and I actually prefer them not soaked.  The texture is creamier to me and the flavor is more bold.

These Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas are amazingly delicious and don't require any soaking! They're the perfect recipe for New Year's Day! #blackeyedpeas #newyears #slowcooker

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Either way, these are delicious.  And it doesn’t hurt that eating them might bring you good luck in the new year.  I’m just saying.  Y’all enjoy!

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Southern Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 yellow onion quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 smoked ham hock

Instructions

  • Sort and rinse the peas, discarding any discolored peas.
  • Add the peas, water, bullion cubes, salt, onion, garlic, and ham hock to the crock of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for about 8 hours (or on high for 5 to 6) or until tender to your liking.
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  1. Linda

    January 1, 2023 at 10:41 am

    I gave it a 4 and not a 5 because it had good flavor but was salty. Anyone else have this problem? I followed recipe to a T.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2023 at 9:52 am

      What kind of meat did you use to season the peas? Difference types of smoked meat have varying salt levels.

      Reply
  2. Carol

    December 31, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    Just putting my peas in the crockpot to cook 8hrs while I sleep. I used 1 ham hock, 16oz peas, 6 cups water 2 chicken cubes, 1 tsp salt 1 purple onion, 2 smashed garlic cloves and about a tablespoons of bacon grease, that’s how we do it in the south, everything tastes better with a little bacon grease. Happy New Year 2023! 🥳✌️

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2023 at 9:55 am

      Couldn’t agree more! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  3. Charles Howse

    December 31, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    I’m making this as we speak, so can’t rate with confidence. 🙂
    The instructions for the onion have me a bit confused. I cut my onion in half, then cut that half into 4 pieces.
    Is that correct, or should I quarter the whole onion and add half of it?

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    • Charles Howse

      December 31, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      Also, I only have a7 qt slow cooker, not 4 – 6 qt.
      Any comments on that?

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      • Tiffany

        December 31, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        I’m about to use a 7qt as well (shouldn’t be a problem)… and I’m throwing in the whole onion, cut in half, and quartering each half. I’m a risk taker. Hahah

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      • Stacey

        January 4, 2023 at 9:57 am

        That will work.

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2023 at 9:58 am

      1/2 and onion is cut into 4 chunks.

      Reply
  4. Belinda Sandalon

    December 29, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    About how many servings does this make? Planning to make this for new years day along with collards, corn bread, mashed potatoes, and fried chicken and I will have about 20 guests. Should I make more than a single version of this recipe?

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    • Tiffany

      December 31, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      There’s a comment below where he says that a double batch would probably cover 25 people is they are served as a side dish. Happy New Year!

      Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2023 at 10:02 am

      A double batch should work – it just all depends on the serving size.

      Reply
  5. Sharon McCullen Jackson

    December 29, 2022 at 7:50 am

    I use this recipe every year. It’s wonderful and much easier than soaking and standing watch over a pot all day to make sure they don’t stick! I add just a little bit of bacon grease (about a Tbs) to the rest of the ingredients, if I have some left over from breakfast, but not necessary.

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    • Stacey

      December 29, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks, Sharon! So glad you’ve enjoyed this one!

      Reply
  6. Ddebbi

    December 28, 2022 at 10:57 pm

    Going to use your recipe for New Years…..If I add collard greens to the slow cooker toward the end of cook time, should it be the last hour or longer?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 29, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      It really depends on how tender you like your collards. I think for me, an hour should be about right.

      Reply
  7. Lucille Calvert

    December 28, 2022 at 6:51 pm

    I love to cook a ham bone either in the slow cooker or simmered on the stove for several hours. What meat is on the bone will fall off the bone – and you can then use the meat and the broth to cook the peas. For me personally, sometimes the smoked flavor of ham hocks is a bit strong in the broth……..this way, you get the delicious meat and you can discard the bone and skin. If the broth is also too strong with smoke flavor (a personal preference) you can replace the liquid with canned broth and/or a spoon full of Better than Bullion pork flavor. I have recently learned that you can also go to the Honey Baked Ham store and buy a ham bone!

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    • Stacey

      December 29, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      I had no idea about buying a ham bone! What a great tip!

      Reply
  8. Kristie M Jacobson

    December 27, 2022 at 12:37 am

    Hello,
    I need to make these for about 25 people. How many servings does this recipe make? Could this be used for that many servings? Also what do you think about adding celery? Thank you!

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      Celery would be a delicious addition. It really depends on the serving size. As a side, I think you could possible feed 25 folks with a double or triple batch. If you’re doing something like hoppin’ john where the peas are more of a star in the dish, you might nee more.

      Reply
  9. Sharon Bastide

    December 26, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    Hi Stacey, I want to use your recipe but I have just been informed the man of house has decided to use it for his pork and sauerkraut 😂. So….how many hours simmering in cast iron Dutch oven?? Thank you for your great recipes!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      Ha! It should take about 2 hours if you soak your peas or a little longer if not.

      Reply
  10. Aleah Meggs

    December 15, 2022 at 10:45 am

    How long should I cook if I already soaked overnight?

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    • Stacey

      December 16, 2022 at 3:23 pm

      My experience is that it only really reduces the cooking time by about 30 minutes to an hour. There are just so many things that can effect how quickly they cook, it’s really hard to say. But you will require less water if you soaked them.

      Reply
  11. Ron Marsh

    August 30, 2022 at 8:09 am

    Excellent recipe though I had already soaked the dry Black eyed peas. I’ll use your recipe because it’s clear and well thought out. When you’ve cooked for years, you recognize a very good cook’s recipes and tips. That said, the site itself is a night because of all the ads, invites to get a faster browser, and on and on! Hope they paid you well.

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    • Stacey

      August 30, 2022 at 11:28 am

      Hey, Ron! Glad to hear the recipe was what you were looking for. When it comes to the ads, we work incredibly hard to ensure the the ads are unobtrusive, but they have to be there to pay the bills. Just so you know, the types of ads that are displayed are typically a result of your browser history – things you might have searched for or viewed in the past. We don’t sell ads to specific companies quite like that. Just out of curiosity, are you viewing the site on mobile or desktop?

      Reply
  12. Lee

    August 28, 2022 at 1:32 am

    You did good with this recipe! I’m an old southern gal and black eyed peas with ham, collard greens, and corn bread was what my family ate on New Years Eve. Your recipe can’t be beat. I saw it and couldn’t wait until new years day so I fixed it now in August. I’ve never eaten ham hocks before now. I’ve been missing out. From now on I’m using your recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 29, 2022 at 9:10 am

      Lee, thank you so much! Nothing like black eyed peas flavored with ham hocks!

      Reply
  13. kd

    January 4, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    Hi Stacy:

    I used your black eye pea recipe to cook my BE peas for New Year’s. I highly recommend not soaking your peas per Stacy’s recommendation. The peas will have far more flavor. First time I’ve NOT soak my peas. No more soaking for me. Also if you are concerned about flatulence put 1/2 to 1 tsp of baking soda while cooking.

    Thank you Stacy for your wonderful recipes.
    KD in Georgia

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed them, KD!

      Reply
  14. Alison

    December 29, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    I have 2 bags of frozen black-eyed peas. Can I use those for this recipe?

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Sure! You just won’t have to cook them as long.

      Reply
  15. Cynthia Soape

    December 28, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    I usually make “Hoppin’ John” by adding Rotel Tomatoes to my black-eyed peas. Serve it with rice and cornbread and of course greens. I lean toward cabbage, but I love greens as well.

    P.S. I love your recipes.

    Cindy Soape

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks, Cindy! That sounds delish!

      Reply
  16. Pam

    July 4, 2021 at 12:31 am

    What would the cook time be if I doubled the recipe?

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    • Stacey

      July 5, 2021 at 9:44 am

      It should be about the same.

      Reply
  17. Sharyl Connor

    January 22, 2021 at 2:46 am

    Stacey I have look at so many recipe for slow cook blackeye peas and I finally decided to use your recipe to be on the safe side. This will be my second time using a slow cooker but first for blackeye peas. My question is (1) can I us a 4qt. slow cook. (2) chicken broth instead of bouillon and how much broth. Thank you so much.

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    • Stacey

      January 22, 2021 at 8:52 am

      A 4 quart slow cooker should work just fine. You can use chicken broth; you’ll just need as much broth as water – so 6 cups. Hope they turn out great for you!

      Reply
      • connor

        January 23, 2021 at 2:03 am

        Thank you Stacey for responding back to my questions. I really do need to get a new pair of eyeglasses because when I read your instruction on the recipe the first time I did not see the info on the slow cooker sizes. Thank you for your patient. My last question could I use 3 cups of broth and 3 cups of water? Thanks again and have a blessed day.

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        • Stacey

          January 25, 2021 at 2:26 pm

          No worries at all! Yes, I do think you could do half broth and half water.

          Reply
  18. Demethra Pinkston

    January 1, 2021 at 11:29 am

    I just finished cooking the peas and they taste delicious. I cooked the ham hock first and immediately added it to the crockpot. I added a little more salt and cooked for 7 hours on low.

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    • Stacey

      January 5, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  19. Phyllis Jones

    December 22, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    These peas are perfect!! If doubled in larger slow cooker what would cooking time be? I never can adjust it where food comes out the same Thank you

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    • Stacey

      December 22, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you! The cook time should roughly be the same.

      Reply
  20. Carol

    December 15, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    Can You use canned black eyed peas ?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      I wouldn’t recommend it as I think they’d just all cook to mush.

      Reply
    • Placerbilly

      January 2, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      But check them for seasonings and cook the other ingredients first then add the canned peas at the end so they don’t get mushy.
      Some stores carry fresh black eye peas in the produce department. Those don’t need to soak.

      Reply
  21. Jo

    January 4, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    These Peas were the best I’ve ever had! And even better, no soaking in water before cooking. They were so good, I made them again using pinto beans. Delicious again! Thanks so much, Stacey. And I hope you have a very happy New Year.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 7, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Jo!

      Reply
  22. Michelle Rogers

    January 3, 2020 at 1:42 am

    Can I Just Add Neckbones Pre-Soaked Blackeyed Peas, Plus Other Ingredients In Crockpot And Cook On Low

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    • Stacey

      January 7, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  23. JOANNIED

    October 20, 2019 at 6:42 am

    I SOAK MY PEAS OVERNIGHT, I USE SMOKED TURKEY WINGS, NECKS OR DRUMS, ADD ONIONS, GARLIC, BAY LEAF, CHICKEN BROTH, PEPPER AND LET THAT SIMMER BEFORE ADDING MY PEAS. I THEN LET IT COOK ON LOW UNTIL TENDER. IF IT’S NOT CREAMY ENOUGH, I MIGHT ADD A TABLESPOON OF FLOUR. SERVED OVER RICE AND EATEN WITH HOT WATER CORNBREAD! I MAKE IT ALL YEAR, NOT JUST FOR NEW YEAR’S!!

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    • Stacey

      October 21, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Yum! Yum! Yum!

      Reply
      • Condo cook

        May 31, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        I switch to smoked turkey wings, or drumstick in deference to high salt and fat content of salt pork. black eyes are good anytime of the year,so im making them for summer gatherings,

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        • Stacey

          June 2, 2021 at 9:07 pm

          I agree!

          Reply
  24. Will Webber

    January 1, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Coornbread for gold. Greens for folding money. Black-Eyed Peas for luck 365 for each person. Collards are my favorite greens. My mother from Alabama taught me this. (We do the turkey carcass, too but just for soup between Christmas and New Years Day) She speculated that this traditional meal emerged from the ‘hard times’ after the war between the states when fancy food was is short supply.

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      Make perfect sense. Thanks for sharing, Will!

      Reply
  25. Amanda

    January 1, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    Could you substitute beef bouillon for the chicken bouillon?

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  26. Tashnna

    January 1, 2019 at 11:25 am

    Yes, I used smoked neck bones because the store didn’t have hocks, pig tails are also the bomb in them! Can’t wait to eat!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Yummo!!

      Reply
  27. Vera

    January 1, 2019 at 7:49 am

    Can I use salt pork (rather then ham hock for got it at store)

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      Sure! It’s best if it’s smoked.

      Reply
  28. James

    December 31, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    I’m glad I found this post. Everyone here has great ideas on how to cook the Good Luck Beans. I’m certainly going to take a bit from everyone who posted.
    So, here at 8:30pm 12-31-2018 I’ve already prepped my goodies. I started off by boiling a smoked ham hock and a 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper, just to get the broth from it. I thought I’d soak the peas in in overnight but now after reading this post, I’m not pre-soaking the peas at all since I have this new found broth to cook in tomorrow. I plan on starting in the wee hours with the second ham hock and the “homemade broth”. Bring it all up to a boil in the crock pot on high and then switching to low and adding Campbell’s french onion soup and a bit of water (all to cool it down) and then add the pre-washed black eyed peas. Hours later I’ll start adding to my pot (not necessarily in this order) carrots, celery, Kielbasa sausage, seared bell peppers, onion, bacon bits, potatoes. I’ll add the carrots and potatoes first just to make sure they are fully cooked. Hard potatoes and carrots will never be acceptable when they are undercooked. Later I’ll add the onions and about an hour later add the celery as undercooked onions and celery are better crunchy than sappy overcooked and mushy. Finally I’ll add the bacon bits (Hormel) about two hours from the finale. Since the sausage is already cooked as well as the seared peppers I did earlier tonight, I’ll add them in the last hour or so as they just need heating up. I don’t want to add the sausage earlier just in order to get flavor from it as the ham hock will add plenty of flavor and the sausage has its own distinctive taste.

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      What time do we eat??? 🙂

      Reply
  29. Jacqueline

    December 31, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    I also like to add an envelope of Sazon Goya seasoning, “con cilantro y achiote”. Adds a nice flavor. Just a little something I learned from a Spanish neighbor. It’s really good if you are a vegetarian, and don’t use pork.

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      Sounds like a delicious addition!

      Reply
  30. Susan

    December 31, 2018 at 2:38 am

    I have got a mess of pork neck bones (with a nice dark smoke on ’em) that are just begging to jump in the slow cooker this year! I think I’ll let ’em. Happy New Year!!!

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      YUM!

      Reply
  31. Phoebe

    December 28, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    Is there a vegetarian way to do this you would recommend? Can you just drop the ham or should you substitute something for it?

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    • Phil

      December 30, 2018 at 11:44 am

      You can buy a couple of cartons of vegetable broth…and perhaps step it up with additional seasonings per taste and preference.

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      • Stacey

        December 30, 2018 at 5:26 pm

        That’s an idea!

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        • Cindy Panian

          December 31, 2018 at 7:44 pm

          I can help with making them vegetarian! I was vegetarian over half my life. Smoked paprika is great, but you can get a vegetarian version of chorizo now that I think tastes better than actual pork chorizo. I don’t usually try to substitute though. I’ve never liked liquid smoke. It always tastes fake to me, but many people love it. I have used smoked salt, but it’s hard to find. My hubby usually smokes a quart or two of kosher himself (we’re both chefs….which means we’re giant food geeks lol). For a veggie version, I’d brown a large onion in some olive oil, then add garlic – lots of garlic! Stir it around a bit. Slice up about half a pound of cremini mushrooms and brown those too. Put all of this in the crock pot. Put your beans in, along with veggie broth and a can of diced tomatoes. I’m in the midwest. You cannot get a decent fresh tomato here until about June. They look pretty, but taste like nothing. If you have tasty fresh ones, chop up a couple of those instead. Add your spices – personally, I put in about 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano, at least 1 teaspoon of chili powder – I use dried ancho for this, a couple bay leaves, and a couple Tablespoons of soy sauce or Tamari. Cook it the way Stacey instructed. Add salt and pepper to taste after. If you spice it enough, you’ll need very little salt to be satisfied. I’m a chef, but I’m not a snob, and I am Southern! I love me some greens! I like collards, but I like to saute a sliced up red onion first, then rinse and julienne (cut into thin strips) my collards and saute them lightly with the onion. I like them where they are just starting to wilt, but still have some chew to them. After that, just a generous sprinkle of black pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top – yum! My momma called a heathen for serving them to her like this though….. She liked them boiled down with some mustard on top. All that being said, I am no longer a vegetarian. We cured and smoked a small ham for Christmas. I just pulled the ham bone out of the freezer. Can’t wait! I came to this sight because even though I’ve been a chef a long time (27 years), I’m still learning every day. I’m rather inexperienced in the realm of slow cookers, but I have to work tomorrow. I want my beans ready when I get home, so Stacey – Thank You for educating me on the slow cooker. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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          • D

            January 1, 2019 at 11:23 am

            Sounds delicious!!!❤️

          • Stacey

            January 8, 2019 at 2:34 pm

            Thank YOU, Cindy!!! Happy New Year!

    • Stacey

      December 30, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      You can certainly just leave out the pro but will miss out on the smoky flavor? Do they make a vegetarian friendly smoke seasoning?

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      • Pjil

        December 30, 2018 at 8:06 pm

        Never heard of one. That would be rather unique.

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        • Ken Broadhurst

          December 31, 2018 at 1:20 am

          What about adding some smoked paprika? Or liquid smoke, which I think is vegetarian.

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        • David

          December 31, 2018 at 8:07 pm

          We put the carcass (breast bone from the Christmas turkey) into the black-eyed peas. Simmer it all day with a little onion and garlic after pressure cooking it 3 minutes. We soak the peas overnight too, but probably not required. We remove the Turkey bones before serving.

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          • David

            December 31, 2018 at 8:32 pm

            Incidentally, we freeze the carcass after Christmas dinner and save it for New Year’s.

    • Nell Bednarz

      December 31, 2019 at 10:39 am

      When I want Vegan Blackeyed Peas, I use vegetable broth or bouillon. I get a good start with about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to saute a mix of chopped onions, red bell pepper, and celery, add the peas and cover completely with broth and/or filtered water. Adding two medium size Bay Leaves and a dash of ground thyme as the mixture starts to boil in the slow cooker adds flavor suggestive of meatiness. I cook the peas about 4-6 hours, past being tender. But I can cook them on the stove top in 45-60 minutes if I am able to watch them while cooking. Serve with cooked turnips with greens and cornbread, a West Texas tradition, as well as a side of tamales.

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      • Stacey

        January 7, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Sounds delish!

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        • Dominica

          December 27, 2020 at 4:46 pm

          This Yankee girl with a Southern heart cannot wait to make this. Thank ya’ll

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          • Stacey

            December 29, 2020 at 9:15 am

            Hope you enjoy!!

      • Michelle Mathews

        December 31, 2020 at 1:58 pm

        Cumin adds great smoked flavor for vegan or vegetarian

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        • Placerbilly

          January 2, 2021 at 3:58 pm

          Liquid smoke is vegan too and available in different smoke flavors

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          • Stacey

            January 5, 2021 at 4:47 pm

            Great tip!

  32. Nancy

    October 19, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    I cook the ham hocks with water and spices first. Wash the peas and pour the cooled liquid of ham hocks over them and refrigerate over night because I think increases flavor. I do pick meet off the hocks I cook in slow cooker with your ingredients until done I add flaked red pepper Love the tradition comments!

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  33. John

    December 30, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Do you have to soak the beans first, or just put them in the pot as-is after checking for rocks and stuff??

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    • Patty

      December 31, 2017 at 7:43 am

      John, Stacy said she’s done it both ways and prefers not soaking. I still soak mine but if I’m using my slow cooker I usually only soak about 4 hours. I think it’s just a habit for me. I’ve never fixed them without soaking so can’t comment on how they do but she said they have even more flavor. Hoping you see this in time. Happy New Years!!

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      • Stacey

        December 31, 2017 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks for getting back with him, Patty! Happy New Year!!

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      • Steven

        January 8, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        Great recipe. We have been making hoppin john for at least 40 years. We use a qt of chicken broth and 2 cups of water and a ham hock. Bring to a boil. Let sit over night. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Then combine with rice and chopped cooked greens. Until this year then invite friends and serve with coleslaw and cornbread. Truly my favorite bean dish. If you can find them smoked turkey legs are great in this. And lots of black pepper

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        • Stacey

          January 12, 2021 at 1:11 pm

          Thanks, Steven!

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    • Stacey

      December 31, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      Nope, no reason to soak them. 🙂

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      • Jacqueline

        December 31, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        If you soak them you don’t toot as much, lol!

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        • Mary

          January 1, 2019 at 10:03 am

          My mama always said you had to soak the poots out of the beans. I’ve also heard adding a little soda will take away the gas. LOL

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        • Stacey

          January 8, 2019 at 2:42 pm

          Ha! Well, while I’ve always been told that and know countless numbers of folks who agree, my research seems to indicate that soaking them actually doesn’t have much effect on the… ugh… after effects. 🙂 https://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-dont-soak-dried-beans-20140911-story.html

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  34. Andi

    December 28, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Could you use chicken broth for the bouillon cubes?

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    • Stacey

      December 28, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Absolutely! I just find that many folk opt for the bouillon because it’s cheaper than buying a couple of cartons of broth.

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  35. Betty

    December 27, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    My mother would always wash a silver dime and put in the black eyed peas for good luck to the person who got the dime. I think it was to get us to eat the peas. We would also have cooked down cabbage, fried sweet potatoes, pork chops and corn bread.

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      What a fun tradition!

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  36. Sabrina

    December 27, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    You’re supposed to have a dollar bill in your pocket all day New Year’s Day so you will be prosperous in the New Year.

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Love hearing these!!

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    • Donald Bowersox

      October 20, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      5 cups of water….diced the onion….meat from smoked bacon plus ham and 3 bullion cubes…EXCELLENT

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    • Rhoda C.

      December 30, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      My cousin from California always sends me $2 bills. She said with them in your wallet, you’ll never be broke. I’m not sure about that saying, but my Heavenly Father supplies all my needs

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      • Stacey

        January 4, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        I always keep a $2 bill in my wallet, too! 🙂

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        • Sandra Lee from Seattle

          December 28, 2022 at 5:50 am

          I’m new to this site but learning so much! My mom’s parents immigrated to the US (Mass.) from Lithuania and my dad is from west Texas. We grew up with a mix of delicious food on our table. My grandparents always gave us a $2 bill on our birthday and, to this day, you’ll find one in my wallet! I serve a dinner of turkey kielbasa, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes but the mashed potatoes will now be replaced with black-eyed peas (not canned and not soaked 👍🏼). Great suggestion.

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          • Stacey

            December 28, 2022 at 12:32 pm

            Hope you’ll enjoy them! I always keep a $2 bill in my wallet, too!

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