Black-Eyed Peas & Ham

• 1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
• 1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups water
• Minced fresh cilantro, optional
• Hot cooked rice

1. Soak peas according to package directions.
2. Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

blackeyed peas, ham, onion, sweet red pepper, bacon strips, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ground cumin, chicken bouillon granules, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper, water, fresh cilantro, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/black-eyed-peas-ham/ (may not work)