Ingredients:

  • 1 lb dried black eyed peas
  • 2 smoked turkey wings (approx. 1 lb)
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Pour the dried black eyed peas into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, removing any small stones or debris.
  2. Place the diced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the rinsed black eyed peas to the pot and nestle the smoked turkey wings on top.
  4. Sprinkle the smoked paprika and black pepper over the mixture and add the bay leaf.
  5. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth until all ingredients are fully submerged.
  6. Secure the lid and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours, until the beans are tender and the turkey wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the meat is pulling away from the bone.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and the turkey wings from the pot.
  8. For a thicker consistency, mash a small handful of beans against the side of the pot with a spoon and stir them back into the liquid.
  9. Taste and stir in the sea salt to adjust seasoning before serving.
  10. Shred the meat from the turkey wings and stir it back into the pot to make the dish heartier.