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Southern Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas & Ham

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Apr 14, 2023

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No time to tend a pot? No problem! This easy, no-soak, crock pot black eyed pea recipe delivers THE BEST Southern Black Eyed Peas & Ham with a deliciously subtle jalapeno kick. Simple, effortless and oh-so tasty. Your vegetable side dish game is about to change!

slow cooker black eyed peas and ham with peppers create easy flavor


Growing up, when fresh beans or peas weren’t in season or when we had eaten all the fresh peas that had been frozen for that year, we ate dried ones.  So I learned early on how to tend a pot of peas. 

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They would simmer on the stove all day, filling the house with warm smells of home cooking, while the “extra water” that had to be added regularly simmered right along with them.  It was a back and forth dance of adding water, keeping those pots boiling and not letting the peas cook too far down.

crock pot black eyed peas and ham with peppers as an easy side dish

But all that tending keeps us tied to the stove. And let’s be honest, that’s not always practical or possible.  Thank goodness for slow cookers! They are lifesavers when we want to put good, home cooked food on the table even if we have to spend our days at ball games, music practice, working in the yard or putting in hours at the office.  And they are perfect for cooking dried black eyed peas to a delicious, creamy side dish perfection!

5 simple ingredients for easy crock pot black eyed peas and ham

Ingredients for Southern Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas & Ham

  • dried black eyed peas
  • water
  • chicken broth
  • cubed ham
  • yellow or white onion
  • jalapeno pepper
  • salt
Southern Black Eyed Peas in a slow cooker.

Do Black Eyed Peas Need To Be Soaked?

No, only rinsed and then a quick sort to remove any any discolored ones.  Chalk it up to the length time the peas spend in the crock pot bathed in all that broth and ham and peppered goodness.  They just don’t need it.   A quick 5 minutes in the morning yields beautifully tender peas just as if someone stood all day at the stove and cooked them!

Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas in white bowl with forks

How To Make Black Eyed Peas in the Crock Pot

Quick Prep. Rinse & sort the dried peas, removing and discarding any discolored ones. Put it all in the Crock Pot. Add all ingredients to crock pot and give it a quick stir.

How Long Do Peas Take in the Slow Cooker?

Cook this black eyed peas recipe on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours without opening the lid. Having a homecooked vegetable side dish any night of the week is as easy as that!

An easy crock pot black eyed peas recipe with ham and jalapenos

What to serve with Southern Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas

While black eyed peas & ham go with almost any dish, and they are perfect for satisfying all your New Year’s Day traditions! Here are a few proteins, or main dishes, that they pair up with really well!

  • Perfect Peppered Pork Loin
  • Easy Crock Pot BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • Cherry Cola BBQ Pulled Pork
  • Ultimate Okra & Tomatoes Skillet with Smoked Sausage
  • Louisiana Dirty Rice

These peas make a great meal all by themselves too! Whip up a quick pan of Easy Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins, and you’re set.

Other Beans & Peas Recipes You’ll Love

  • Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad
  • Southern Green Beans & New Potatoes
  • Hawaiian Baked Beans
  • Italian Green Bean Salad
  • Classic 7 Layer Pea
  • Southern Baked Beans & Sausage
  • Sautéed Green Beans with Green Beans & Mushrooms

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Southern Black Eyed Peas in a slow cooker cooked with ham and jalapenos.

Southern Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas & Ham

This easy, no-soak, crock pot recipe delivers THE BEST Southern Black Eyed Peas & Ham with a deliciously subtle jalapeno kick!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot, southern, vegetable
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours hours
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Equipment

  • slow cooker/ crock pot

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dried black eyed peas
  • 4 C water
  • 2 C chicken broth
  • 8 oz cubed ham
  • ½ medium yellow or white onion, quartered
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Rinse & sort peas, removing any discolored ones. Add all ingredients to crock pot and stir. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.

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Notes

These black eyed peas do not need to be soaked before cooking, only rinsed and then a quick sort to remove any any discolored ones.  Chalk it up to the length time the peas spend in the crock pot bathed in all that broth and ham and peppered goodness
Southern Black Eyed Peas in a slow cooker cooked with ham and jalapenos.
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  1. Avatar photoTerri

    December 16, 2020 at 9:39 am

    Hello…..I didn’t have chicken broth so I substituted with beef broth ….I hope that it turns out great

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 17, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      Hi, Terri! I think it would be great! Let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  2. Avatar photoJohn Wayne

    December 20, 2020 at 10:50 am

    I’m making this today. Headed to the store now👌🏼

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 20, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      Awesome! I can’t wait to hear about it!

      Reply
  3. Stacey Pirtlestacey

    December 20, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    No time to tend a pot? No problem! This easy, no-soak, crock pot recipe delivers THE BEST Southern Black Eyed Peas & Ham with a deliciously subtle jalapeno kick!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoKaren L Austin

      December 30, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      Will this recipe fit in a 4.5 quart crockpot

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      • Stacey Pirtlestacey

        December 31, 2020 at 12:02 am

        Hi, Karen! Yes, this should fit in a 4.5 quart crock pot. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

        Reply
  4. Avatar photoLynda

    December 30, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Could I use bacon instead of Ham?

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 31, 2020 at 12:00 am

      Hi, Lynda! Yes, I would use a thick cut bacon. Should be delish!

      Reply
  5. Avatar photoJudy

    January 1, 2021 at 6:56 am

    How long should I cook in the crock pot, if I soaked the beans overnight?

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      January 2, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      Hi, Judy! I am not sure, as I always use this recipe instead of soaking. Maybe check them after an hour or two?

      Reply
  6. Avatar photoErin

    January 1, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    I did a smoked turkey shoulder and 4 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of water. The last 10 minutes I added rinse sauerkraut . Yum!! New Year Day good luck dinner

    Reply
  7. Avatar photoChelsea

    January 1, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    So glad I came across this crock pot recipe! I am usually the one standing over the stove all day stirring the pot! Made these today for New Years! They turned out amazing! Full of Flavor and timing was perfect! I would cut salt measurement maybe by half, I think our ham was a little salty so they came out a tad bit salty for our liking but full of flavor and so easy and so good! This will be my “go-to” recipe and preferred method of cooking Black Eyed Peas from now on!

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      January 5, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      Hi, Chelsea! This made my day! I am so glad that this recipe freed you up to enjoy New Years Day with your family; that was my hope when sharing it!

      Reply
  8. Avatar photoCindy

    December 27, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    What about adding some greens in with it?? That will take care of the two NY foods

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      January 2, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Hi, Cindy! Sounds perfect!

      Reply
  9. Avatar photoDonna worden

    December 29, 2023 at 9:41 pm

    I’m going to make for new years. can you double recipe

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      December 30, 2023 at 12:14 pm

      Hi, Donna! If you have a crock pot big enough… or maybe two! You sure can! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  10. Avatar photoCathy Freeman

    January 1, 2024 at 8:47 am

    Can I use a ham bone in my peas in my crock pot?

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 1, 2024 at 9:40 am

      Hi, Cathy! You sure can! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  11. Avatar photoDebra

    November 16, 2024 at 11:41 pm

    I put it on tonight for in the morning Will see how it tastes. I have never used chicken broth in black eye peas

    Reply
  12. Avatar photoMelody

    January 1, 2025 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Very easy and very good.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 7, 2025 at 6:05 pm

      Hi, Melody! Yay! Thank you so much and happy new year!

      Reply

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