Crockpot Black Eyed Peas | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 4 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 yellow onion, minced
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14-ounces smoked sausage, cut into circles
• 2 small ham hocks
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• steamed rice, for serving
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish