Description
A quick and easy recipe for black-eyed peas made in the Instant Pot, bringing comfort food with a smoky flavor for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Once hot, add the vegetable oil.
- Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute till fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot by pouring in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add the rinsed black-eyed peas, ham hock, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), bay leaves, and the remaining broth. Stir well.
- Secure the lid and ensure the valve is set to ‘Sealing.’ Cook on High Pressure for 25 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes before switching the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and discard the bay leaves and ham hock. If using a ham hock, cool slightly, shred the meat from the bone and stir it back into the pot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot!
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ham hock with a vegetarian option. For enhanced flavors, consider adding a splash of vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern