Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ham and Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ham and Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 small leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless smoked pork shoulder (picnic ham); 2 sprigs thyme, plus leaves for topping; 1 1 -pound package frozen black-eyed peas (about 4 cups), thawed

Servings: persons

1 cup low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 small leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless smoked pork shoulder (picnic ham)
2 sprigs thyme, plus leaves for topping
1 1 -pound package frozen black-eyed peas (about 4 cups), thawed

1
Whisk the beef broth, tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and chili powder in a 4-quart slow cooker.
2
Add the leek and set the pork on top; nestle the thyme sprigs in the liquid.
3
Add the black-eyed peas.
4
Cover and cook on low until the pork is fork-tender, 7 to 8 hours, or on high, 4 hours.
5
Remove the pork to a cutting board and slice.
6
Add up to 1 cup water to the beans in the slow cooker to loosen; serve with the pork.
7
Top with thyme.
8
Photograph by Charles Masters

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon molasses, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ham and Black-Eyed Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ham and Black-Eyed Peas

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