Deep Fried Black Eyed Pea And Ham Bites With Sweet Cranberry Dip Recipes

SLOW COOKER BLACK EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse black eyed peas, and follow package directions for quick soak (Boil for two minutes, then let sit for one hour). Rinse again, drain and place in slow cooker.
• Dissolve 3 chicken bullion cubes in a cup of hot water. (I usually put them in a coffee mug of water and microwave for about a minute and a half to dissolve.) Pour into the slow cooker. Add additional water if needed so that there is about 3/4 inch of liquid covering the peas.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir just to get them wet. Note: If using fresh instead of dried minced onion, the amount would be about 1/2 cup. I use dried because they are already minced very finely and my family doesn't even notice it's in there that way. I also use refrigerated minced garlic and crumbled bacon from costco. That way I always have the ingredients on hand. Add a little salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours. Taste and add additional garlic, salt and pepper if needed according to your preference. Serve with corn bread.

BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate 24 hours ahead.
• Serve with corn chip scoops or Tostitos scoops.

BLACK-EYED PEAS DIP

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Refrigerate 4-8 hours.
• Serve with your favorite dipping chip.
• Enjoy.