Slow Cooker Hoppin John with Sausage - The Weary Chef

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black eye peas
• 12-16 ounces spicy chicken sausage links sliced (andouille or habanero flavors are good choices)
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced or crushed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice