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CB's Black Eyed Peas

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"I serve this traditionally on New Year's Day with a pork roast, but we also enjoy it anytime we want a pot of peas! It is also delicious served over rice." — cbjc

Directions

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

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 4 hrs 10 mins
READY IN 4 hrs 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 03, 2011

Just made this for New Year's Day and it's great. I made a couple of changes - I left out the fresh jalapeno and instead added a can of Original Rotel (still used 1 can diced tomatoes, too), and I added some chopped up ham. Cut up and then cooked the bacon in the microwave, less mess than a skillet. I put it in at 11:30pm and it cooked on low for 12 hours, the beans are the perfect tenderness.

—Tami C

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2010

I tried this recipe for the first time yesterday for my New Year's Day dinner. I could only give it three stars--and I am being generous here--because the peas were not done, even after continued cooking for two extra hours. By the time the peas were done, the tomatoes and other ingredients were overcooked. Shouldn't the peas be soaked for at least three hours or so beforehand? I definitely think this recipe is a winner and a keeper. And I am going to make it again...after I find out/figure out how to fully cook the peas. When that happens, I will give it the full five-star rating that it so rightfully deserves.

—Doubledareya

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Jan 04, 2010

This made a great New Year's Day dish, but would work well any time of year. I added the "rest of the bacon" and used a large can of diced tomatoes. The taste is great! Thanks for the recipe!

—sueb

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Jan 04, 2011

I didn't have chili powder but it was really good.

—AMOROSA

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Dec 03, 2010

Did not slow cook! ...Best peas ever after 3 days. My objective was more like a BEP soup of sorts. Did not want the peas to turn to mush. I was concerned about that with the leftovers if I slow cooked it. User the base recipe but here's my modifications - Soaked peas overnight, drained. Begin on the stove top w/ a dutch oven or big pot. Used leftover spiral ham from Turkeyday instead of bacon. 8c water, can of chicken stock, cut up jalapeno nacho slices, can of fire roasted tomatoes (held off on these till after the boil), and tyme in addtion to garlic and chili powder. Brought to boil, and then low simmer for 2-3 hours. The first day it did need a little minor seasoning w/ salt & pepper, but it had a little zip to it. 2nd day was really good. Finished the last bowl today and was wishing I have a 2nd bowl. Served with fresh cornbread.

—doulos

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Nov 03, 2010

I've used this recipe with a minor change. I also added two smoked ham hocks in it. I did not use a slow cooker, but cooked it on the stove. I also added thyme! I let it cook for about 2 1/2 hours on a low simmer! Came out perfect!

—Darrell

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May 22, 2011

Overall this was really good. However, if I had followed the recipe exactly the beans wouldn't have been ready in time for dinner--I even soaked them overnight, and it still took six hours in the slow cooker on high for them to be done. I also added a lot of salt.

—LUCIES12

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Jan 03, 2011

Cooked this today for a new years day lunch pot luck entry. Every one loved it. I didn't use the jalapeno because some people (not me) in my family don't like spicy foods.

—IT Cook

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Nutrition

Calories
168 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
26.1 g
8%

Cholesterol
4 mg
1%

Fat
2.5 g
4%

Fiber
4.9 g
20%

Protein
11.2 g
22%

Sodium
220 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

CB's Black Eyed Peas

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 168
Calories from Fat: 22

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g 4 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4 %
Cholesterol 4mg 1 %
Sodium 220mg 9 %
Potassium 533mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 26.1g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 20 %
Protein 11.2g 22 %
** Sugars 1.6g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 46 %
** Thiamin 22 %
** Niacin 26 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 41 %
** Folate 92 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.