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Fresh Black-Eyed Peas With Bacon and Fire-Roasted Tomatoes

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Fresh Black Eyed Peas, Crockpot

Slow Cooked Fresh Black Eyed Peas

Diana Rattray
These flavorful peas are cooked in the slow cooker and seasoned with fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, and bacon.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
  • 8 to 12 ounces bacon, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red and green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (approx. 14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, or chili-seasoned tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano

Preparation:

Put rinsed fresh black-eyed peas in a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.

Cook bacon in a large skillet until softened; add onions, peppers, and celery and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker along with the water. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until peas are tender. Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours longer.

Serves 6 to 8.

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Wow!August 27, 2008By DesertDryad
"This was absolutely sublime. So savory - the bacon adds a wonderful smokey flavor to the peppery sauce. My veg-hating boyfriend couldn't get enough. Hope I can get my hands on fresh black-eyed peas more often, because I'll be making this one again!"
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