How to Cook Dry Black Eyed Peas in a Crock Pot

In the days when most people did not have an oven in their home, beans typically were cooked in an earthenware crock in the ashes of a fire or in the village baker's oven as it cooled from the day's baking. Today's modern crockpot or slow cooker replicates this gentle, even heat, and is just as suited to bean cookery as its predecessors.

Things You'll Need

  • Large bowl
  • Crock pot
  • Bacon or salt pork (optional)
  • Other flavorings as desired
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Presoak the beans overnight in cold water or for one hour in hot water before cooking. This step is optional but will cut the cooking time by roughly half.

  2. Drain the beans well if they have been soaked and place them in the crockpot.

  3. Fill the pot to the two-thirds mark with beans if they have been soaked or halfway if they have not.

  4. Add a piece of salt pork or bacon if desired and any other flavoring ingredients.

  5. Fill the crockpot with water to within 1 inch of the top.

  6. Cover the crock and cook on high until the beans are tender, approximately three to four hours for soaked beans or six to eight for dry, depending on their age.

  7. Season the beans lightly with salt and pepper when they are tender and allow them to simmer for another 30 minutes. Serve hot or use them in your favorite recipe.

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