Instant pot black-eyed peas and ham is the perfect dish to make for New Years Day, and pressure cooking makes it so easy!
I was not planning on posting any more recipes until after the first of the year.
But when I was in Sprouts today, I spied some dry black-eyed peas staring at me in the bulk bins section.
They were practically begging to be thrown in my Instant Pot(Amazon affiliate) with our leftover Christmas ham!
After I made them and saw how easy it was, I knew I had to share it on the blog. I mean, three ingredients?! Dump it all in and press a few buttons…it doesn’t get much easier than that.
To soak or not soak?
I made mine from dried (not soaked) black-eyed peas. Fresh ones may not need as much cooking time.
If you have a ham hock, that would be perfect for this. Or you can use diced ham like I did here.
How long to cook dried black-eyed peas in the Instant Pot
I cooked mine for 30 minutes on high pressure, plus 30 minutes of natural release (plus extra time to come up to pressure). This timing has worked for me dozens of times.
However! Some factors can cause you to need more time, such as the age of the dried peas. And honestly, you have no way of knowing this most of the time. 🤷🏼♀️ This recipe is adaptable, though.
The great thing about the instant pot is that it is super easy to put the lid back on and cook a few extra minutes, if needed.👌🏻
How to make vegan black-eyed peas
This recipe is super easy to modify for the vegetarians/ vegans in your life. We make it like this all the time, actually, and we are omnivores. So you know it tastes good. 👌🏻
Use the same cook time, leave out the ham (duh!😜), and use 2 tablespoons of Better than Bullion vegetable base.
What to serve with black-eyed peas
Here are some main dish serving suggestions that go great with black-eyed peas.
- Sliced ham or turkey
- Baked chicken breast
- Air fryer chicken breasts
- Slow cooker pot roast
- Mushroom chicken
- Air fryer salmon
- Easy grilled chicken breasts
- Instant Pot chicken thighs (make the peas first, and let them sit covered while you cook the chicken)
- Instant Pot chicken breasts (make the peas first, and let them sit covered while you cook the chicken)
- Cajun shrimp and grits
I wanted y’all to have this in time for New Year. I hope you enjoy them. Happy 2020!
Instant Pot Black-eyed Peas and Ham Recipe
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Instant Pot Black-eyed peas and Ham
Instant pot black-eyed peas and ham is the perfect dish to make for New Years Day, and pressure cooking makes it so easy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (rinsed, but not pre-soaked)
- 6.5 cups stock (chicken, ham or vegetable - I used 6.5 cups water, plus 2 Tablespoons Better Than Bullion Chicken Base)
- 5 ounces diced ham
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, place the lid on and lock it.
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Cook for 30 minutes at high manual pressure. (Note: It will take a little while to come to pressure)
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Allow the pot to release naturally. Mine took about 30 minutes, FYI.
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Salt and pepper to taste. (Note: Mine did not need any salt since the ham and the Better Than Bullion was so salty.)
Recipe Notes
I like my black-eyed peas really soft and well-done, with a few falling apart. These were perfect for me! If you like yours more firm, reduce cook time by a few minutes.
Richard Tunner says
I have an Instant Pot Rose have you tried doing cheesecakes in there I made the custard cream one and it was fabulous love my Instant Pot so, versatile love, your recipes.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Thank you Richard! I cannot believe I have never made a cheesecake. I really need to try it. My family members are not big cheesecake eaters, LOL. I am glad you are enjoying the recipes!
Anthony Allen says
My feelings exactly. After cooking black-eyed peas every New Year’s these had the most flavor. This recipe will be used more than once a year!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay, Anthony🙌🏻
Susan Dubose says
Excellent! We had never made black-eyed peas before and these did not disappoint! Will make it again!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
That is amazing to hear, Susan! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.🙏🏻
Diana says
Black eye peas, cornbread and ham hocks! I grew up on those things since my mom and grandma were Southern belles. Now, years later, I’m vegan so the ham hock had to go but those beans, onion and carrots are still on the menu and still proving the good luck. I was looking at recipes the other night and one of them said that for every black eyed pea you eat on new years’s day that is one more day of good luck in the new year. Happy new year!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Love that! Happy new year, Diana!💖🙌🏻
Jennifer Wilson says
I made these last year for my husband’s Jan 1st birthday and the were a hit. I used a ham one instead of diced ham and plan to do the same this year. Thank you so much for this recipe. It is so easy aNd delicious!
Denise Love says
I soaked my beans overnight. Should I reduce the water and cooking time?
Peg says
Can I half the recipe? Same amount of water or less?
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Peg! You can half everything, including the water. Keep the same cook time. There is a slight chance it will need a few extra minutes, since the pot will take less time to come up to pressure, just FYI. If so, it is very easy to put the lid back on and cook a few extra minutes.
Michelle Gentry says
CAN I DOUBLE THIS RECIPE? SHOULD I ADD MORE TIME? THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yes, and I don’t think you need more time.
Lucie says
Can you include the ham bone?
Thanks
Lucie
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Lucie. Absolutely! 👌🏻
Linda says
My ham bone is frozen, do I need to thaw or can I put it in frozen?
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Linda! You’ve probably already made this, but yes. Adding it frozen works fine👌🏻
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Dorothy p says
Thank you for publishing this recipe! We loved these beans for New year’s day dinner! I made it with my personal favorite add-ins (all chopped: 5 carrots, 3 stalks celery, 1 whole onion) plus lots of garlic powder. The beans turned out soft without being pulverized. my picky-eater grandkids raved about it! That’s such a huge vote of confidence that it made my family’s “Grandma’s famous food” list.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay Dorothy! I am so happy to hear it. Happy New Year!