These Crockpot Black Eyed Peas with Bacon are not only easy but they are a hearty and warm side dish. They’re loaded with flavor and are also perfect for serving on New Year’s Day!
Looking for a side for dinner, something to bring to a potluck, or do you want good luck for New Years? Well, these crockpot black eyed peas are the way to go!
I love serving these black eyed peas with yellow cake mix corn bread. Since the corn bread is a little sweet it really compliments the flavor of the black eyed peas.
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Crockpot: This is an easy slow cooker recipe. Just a few simple steps then toss and go.
- Perfect for New Year’s Day: This is the best way to enjoy some delicious black eyed peas to ensure you have a lucky year.
- Flavor: Nothing bland here! There are tons of bacon, garlic, and onion to flavor the black eyed peas.
🥓 What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
For this recipe, you will need:
- Black eyed peas: You’ll need ½ pound of dried black eyed peas for this recipe. I highly recommend letting the peas soak overnight. If you are short on time and didn’t soak, it is OK but I think the peas will have the best flavor if soaked overnight.
- Olive oil: I recommend using extra virgin olive oil.
- Garlic salt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper: To season the black eyed peas with.
- White onion: You’ll need a medium onion for this recipe.
- Bacon: There’s no need to fry the bacon beforehand. You’ll want to chop it up and throw it in.
- Water: You’ll need 4 cups of water for this recipe.
🍲 How to make
If possible soak your black eyed peas for several hours or even overnight (image 1). If you are short on time, you can always do a quick soak or skip this step. Dice your onion and chop your bacon into small pieces (image 2).
Generously drizzle olive oil on the bottom of your crockpot. Next, add the beans, seasonings, and bacon pieces before adding the water (image 3).
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Check and add more water as needed.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge. Leftovers will be good for 4 days after making.
Have you ever wondered why black eyed peas are lucky? Supposedly the black eyed peas swell up when cooked so they represent prosperity. Corn bread which is often served along side represents gold and greens which are also commonly served with black eyed peas represent money.
If possible, I highly recommend soaking your black eyed peas the night before for the best flavor but if you can’t or have forgotten, don’t worry. Your black eyed peas will still be tasty if you miss this step but even soaking them for a few hours before will help a lot.
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Crockpot Black Eyed Peas with Bacon
Equipment
- Crockpot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- ½ pound dried black eyed peas If possible soak the beans overnight for the best flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons garlic salt *
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder *
- ¼ teaspoon salt *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper *
- ½ white onion chopped into fine pieces
- 4 pieces bacon sliced into small pieces (uncooked)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- If possible soak your black eyed peas for several hours or even overnight. If you are short on time, you can always do a quick soak or skip this step.
- Dice your onion and chop your bacon into small pieces
- Generously drizzle olive oil on the bottom of your crockpot (about 2 tablespoons) then add the beans, seasonings, and bacon pieces before adding the water.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Check and add more water as needed.
Sue says
I love that these are so healthy, plus will promote prosperity! Win-win!
Gabriela Herrera says
Black eyed peas are so special to me. I love how easy and affordable this recipe is. I’ve always felt they are nostalgic because it is what we would eat as a family in Florida when there was nothing else left in the fridge.
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
I respect the fish-not-chicken rule strictly on the New Year’s Day dinner table, but I have not heard about the beans yet. Now that I know, I absolutely must have them ready among all the food we eat at holidays! For good luck and good health, too!:)
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I’ve only made black eyed peas once and they were so delicious! I can’t wait to make this recipe when the cooler weather comes around 🙂
Sarah says
Always good to have some easy recipes on hand to feed the family, this one looks delicious!
Anaiah says
Yum! These black eyed peas were delicious and super easy to make in my crockpot!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yum! I love making Hoppin’ John but I always buy canned black eyed peas. I love that this is a much healthier way to make the peas!
Addie says
Total comfort food! So hearty and flavorful!
Jeannie says
I love beans because they are healthy and my source of protein, I can add this to my meal list.
Sylvia says
These sound so yummy. I’ve never had black eyes peas before.
Abby says
Thank you for sharing! I will be trying your recipe! 🙂
Britney says
Thanks for posting! Sharing with my husband (who does most of the cooking lol)
Anitra says
My mom always puts hamhocks in her black eyed peas…yummy!
Stacey says
I am going to the store later and getting the things to make this!! My Dad is a huge BEP fan so this is going to be great!!!
Thank you for sharing. I do a Tuesday Recipe blog post if you want to be a guest on it and we can cross-promote! XOXO