Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
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This Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe is the perfect way to ring in the New Year, bringing luck and prosperity to you and those around you. It’s easy to make and the ideal cozy meal for a cold winter night.
Many believe that eating Black Eyed Peas on New Year’s Eve invites luck and prosperity into your home, with the peas symbolizing ‘coins’ for wealth. Some even say you’ll have the best luck if you eat exactly 365 peas—one for each day of the year.
Whether or not you believe in the tradition, this Black Eyed Peas recipe is hearty, delicious, and easy to make, making it perfect for any cold night. Packed with protein, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a one-of-a-kind dish everyone will love.
Serve them up with our famous homemade Mountain Dew Biscuits or our Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bread.
Why You’ll Love Our Recipe
- The combination of ham, bacon, and sautéed onions creates a rich, savory flavor perfect for a cozy meal.
- This Instant Pot recipe transforms a traditionally long-cooked dish into a quick, satisfying meal.
- Packed with fiber and protein from black-eyed peas, this dish is both hearty and nutritious.
Ingredient Information
- Dried Black-Eyed Peas: You can either use dried black eyed peas in the bag or canned black eyed peas depending on preference.
- Chicken Broth: Chicken stock can be used as well but you’ll need to add additional seasonings for it to taste right.
- Cooked Cubed Ham: Use any leftover ham or a ham steak or ham hock will work well too.
- Bacon: I like to bake my own bacon and chop beforehand. You can also use store-bought, pre-cooked bacon.
- Yellow Onion: Can also use white or red onion depending on availability or preference.
- Salted Butter: Can also use unsalted butter with a pinch of salt.
- Minced Garlic: I prefer the taste of freshly minced but pre-minced garlic in a jar works well too.
- Pepper and Salt: Added for taste.
- Minced Fresh Parsley: Optional garnish but adds a bit of flavor and color to the dish.
Serving Suggestions
Black-eyed peas can be enjoyed on their own, but they pair perfectly with homemade biscuits, rolls, bread, cornbread, or even crackers. For a complete meal, serve them alongside a fresh salad.
Storage and Reheating Information
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze in a freezer safe container or large plastic bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat individual leftovers in the microwave on 30 second increments until heated through. You can also reheat on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot on medium until heated through.
Helpful Tips
- This recipe is perfect for making use of leftover ham! If you don’t have any on hand, a ham steak or ham hock works just as well.
- Have leftover holiday veggies like celery or carrots? Dice them up and toss them in for extra flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth with water or vegetable broth. If using water, remember to add a bit more salt to make up for the difference in flavor.
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Equipment
- 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
- Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Melt the butter, then add the chopped bacon, minced garlic, and diced onion. Cook until the bacon is golden and aromatic, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas, ham, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Switch the Instant Pot to the pressure cook setting and set it to cook for 15 minutes. Note: It may take a few minutes for the pot to reach pressure before the timer begins.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes, then carefully perform a manual release.
- Sprinkle with freshly minced parsley for garnish, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
