Name: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Bacon Fat; 1 small Onion, chopped; 2 ribs Celery, chopped; 1 small Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 Bay Leaf; 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried; 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1/2 tsp White Pepper; 1/2 tsp Garlic, chopped; 32 oz Chicken Broth; 1 cup Water; 1 med Ham Hock or Ham Bone (I used the ham bone left over from Christmas. ); 12 oz Dried Black Eyed Peas; 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 tsp Salt

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Happy New Year from The Alder Grove with a large pot of black-eyed peas!

Black-eyed peas with hocks — Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

Our traditional lunch meal on the first day of the year here in central Alabama always includes black-eyed peas, greens, and corn pone (aka cornbread for my Northern friends). Greens are usually turnip greens or collard greens. Last year was collard greens that I canned in the pressure cooker but this year we had some turnip greens. What is your traditional first meal of the year? Do you use your Instant Pot?

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Pam - From The Alder Grove

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas are a great addition to your fast cooking bean recipes! Goes great with collard or turnip greens!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Total Time 28

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Bacon Fat
1 small Onion, chopped
2 ribs Celery, chopped
1 small Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp White Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic, chopped
32 oz Chicken Broth
1 cup Water
1 med Ham Hock or Ham Bone I used the ham bone left over from Christmas.
12 oz Dried Black Eyed Peas
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp Salt

Method

Turn on the Instant Pot to the Saute function. When hot add the bacon fat.
Saute the onions and celery until translucent. Add the thyme, bay leaf, bell pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix for about 30-40 seconds.
Add the broth, balsamic vinegar, and ham bone.
After rinsing the peas add them to the Instant Pot. Press Cancel and cover and lock the pressure cooker with the lid. Make sure the steam vent is in a closed position.
Press the Pressure Cook button and set the time to cook to 16 minutes. (For firmer peas cook 2-4 minutes less)
When cooking is complete let the pot sit unopened for 8 minutes. When 8 minutes have passed check to see if the pressure has naturally released. If the pressure has not naturally released, carefully release the remaining pressure. Discard the bay leaves and ham bone.
Serve and enjoy!

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07/04/2025 09:00 am GMT

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2 Comments Add yours

Mary Murray says:
January 1, 2019 at 1:38 pm
Happy New Year to you too! I love traditional foods that our grandmothers said will bring good luck in the new year…black eyed peas, sauerkraut & pork. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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1. Pam says:
  January 3, 2019 at 8:06 am
  Our traditional meal on New Year’s Day is black eyed peas and greens. Usually collard greens or turnip greens with some cornbread. Thanks for visiting!
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