Best 2 Smoked Turkey And Blackeye Peas Crockpot Recipes

Are you searching for a hearty and flavorful dish to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the classic combination of smoked turkey and black-eyed peas, now made even more convenient with the ease of a crockpot. Dive into a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover how simple ingredients, when combined with the magic of slow cooking, transform into a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKED TURKEY AND BLACKEYE PEAS CROCKPOT RECIPE

Smoked Turkey and Blackeye Peas Crockpot recipe image

Our local meat market (Cason's in North Portland) has these glorious smoked turkey legs. Every time we go in there we try to think of what we can do with one of those things. Well, this is what I came up with and it's fantastic!

Provided by Kathryn Mason

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb dry blackeye peas, soaked overnight
1 smoked turkey leg
1 small red onion
2 stalk(s) celery
3 clove garlic
1 Tbsp creole seasoning
1 bunch thyme, leaves
3 bay leaves
1 tsp kosher salt (to taste depending on creole seasoning)
2 c chicken stock
water to cover

Steps:

1. Soak beans overnight and rinse. Add to 6+ qt. crock pot. Nestle smoked turkey leg into beans.
2. Pour in 2 cups chicken stock then cover beans with water.
3. Chop onion, celery and garlic. Add to pot with remaining ingredients.
4. Cook on low 5-6 hours until beans are tender and turkey is cooked.
5. Remove turkey carefully onto plate and cool enough to handle, then shred turkey meat back into crock pot. Serve and enjoy!

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas image

I have been making these Southern black-eyed peas for years and years, and they are always a big hit for family dinners! Don't skip the cumin, which is the "secret" ingredient.

Provided by carina

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves

Steps:

Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
If you don't have a smoked turkey leg, you can use a regular turkey leg and add a tablespoon of liquid smoke to the slow cooker.
You can also add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as carrots, celery, and onion.
Serve the smoked turkey and black-eyed peas with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Smoked turkey and black-eyed peas is a delicious and easy-to-make Southern dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a flavorful and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion.