Some things, especially dried beans, are just best when slow cooked. Since black-eyed peas are small, they don’t really require soaking before cooking. I’ve tried them both ways and I actually prefer them not soaked. The texture is creamier and the flavor is bolder.

Spruce up one of your favorite good luck recipes with a soulful bold taste. (Southern Bite)

Southern Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 hours

Total time: 10 hours and 5 minutes

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 eight to 10 hours or on high for five to six.