Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

With a Southwestern touch, there is a more complicated list of ingredients with this recipe. This Black-Eyed Peas and Ham is a fancier version than the classic which most often uses ham hocks.

Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

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With a Southwestern touch, there is a more complicated list of ingredients with this recipe. It is a fancier version than the classic which most often uses ham hocks.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Entree
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Southwestern

Ingredients

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1 pound dried black-eyed peas 1/2 pound chopped ham 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium sweet red or green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon Knorr chicken flavor bouillon 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 cups water 2 cups uncooked rice (optional)

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Instructions

1. Soak peas overnight in water. Drain.
2. Transfer black-eyed peas to a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until peas are tender.
3. Serve over rice, if desired.

Notes

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