Good Luck Black Eyed Peas

Good Luck Black Eyed Peas

Miz Helen's Kitchen

2 cups dried Black Eyed Peas or Purple Hull Peas

1 Ham Hock

1 large yellow onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon dried parsley

Option: add 2 cups chopped Collard Greens, or 2 cups of chopped Chard , or 2 cups of chopped Kale.

8 to 10 cups water

• • You can soak the peas overnight or you can use the quick soak method for the dried peas.

  • I use the quick soak method for the dried peas.

  • Pick out all the bad peas and rinse them very well.

  • Pour 2 cups of dried peas in 8 cups of boiling water. Bring peas to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat cover and let stand for 1 hour.

  • Pour into Slow Cooker and add enough water back into the peas to equal 8 cups of water.

  • Add the ham hock, onion, garlic and the seasons.

  • If you are adding any of the greens be sure and add an extra cup of water at this time.

  • Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 3 hours.

  • Leave on simmer or warm to serve.

We like to serve our Good Luck Black Eyed Peas with Green Tomato Chow Chow and Corn Bread.