Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas in a white bowl.

This Instant Pot black eyed peas recipe is a Southern classic you'll want to make all year round. Prepared with bacon and ham, then cooked to perfection in your pressure cooker, this delicious and easy meal is sure to be a family favorite. Learn how to make flavorful black eyed peas with just a short list of simple ingredients. Get the full recipe now.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 431kcal

Equipment

6 quart Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 Pound Dried Black Eyed Peas sorted and rinsed
6 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Cups Cooked Cubed Ham
8 Ounces Bacon chopped
1 Medium Yellow Onion diced
2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Pepper
½ Teaspoon Salt
Minced Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Set the instant pot to saute. Add the butter and once it has fully melted, add the chopped bacon, minced garlic, and diced onion. Saute until the bacon gets color (about 10 minutes).
Add the black eyed peas, ham, salt, pepper, and broth.
Set the instant pot to the pressure cooker setting and cook for 15 minutes. It will take a few minutes to come to pressure before it starts counting the 15 minutes down.
Let it naturally release for 20 minutes, then perform a manual release.
Garnish with minced fresh parsley, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Tips:

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• This recipe is great for using up leftover ham! If you don’t have any leftover ham, grab a ham steak or a ham hock.
• If you have leftover veggies from the holidays, such as celery and carrots, you can dice those up and add them in as well.
• You can use water or veggie broth in place of the chicken broth. If you use water, be sure to add some extra salt to adjust for the missing flavor.

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