Southern Black-Eyed Peas

From About Southern U.S. Cuisine website. This recipe makes some delicious black-eyed peas for New Years Day or anytime of the year. A true southern delight. Note: you can use chicken broth in place of some of the water for more flavor.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried black-eyed peas
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 1  large ham hock
• 2 -4  slices bacon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1  fresh garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
2. Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
4. Pour in 3 cups water.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
6. When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
7. Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.