New Years Black Eyed Peas

 

These beans have SO MUCH FLAVOR!!  If you prefer your beans less salty then only use 1/2 of the country ham or use smoked ham hock instead.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of dry black eyed peas, soaked overnight or quick boil method completed
• 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 1-2 tbsp bacon fat or olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large or 2 small green peppers, diced
• 3-4 cloved garlic, minced
• 1 package country ham slices
• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon base
  
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning or rib rub

Preparation:

• Soak beans overnight in water and drain or use the quick soak method by boiling beans for 2 minutes and let sit for 1 hour, drain and ready to cook.
• Add beans and chicken stock to crock pot. 
  
• Cook onion, green pepper, and garlic in a pan with bacon fat or oil until slightly softened and add to crock pot.
• Ad other seasonings and ham to crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours. 
• Serve with cornbread