Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon (finely chopped)
  • 1 large yellow or white onion (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 2 cups dried black eyed peas
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Splash of Cajun hot sauce (Tabasco works just fine)
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Instruction

  • Boil the peas for 10 minutes in water and then strain out the water.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add the bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 10-12 minutes, until the bacon renders its fat. Transfer to the insert of a slow cooker.
  • Add the peas, broth, tomatoes, oregano, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours, until the peas are soft.