Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

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These Instant Pot black-eyed peas with lots of bacon don’t require an overnight soak before cooking. Using the pressure function on the Instant pot will ensure fast prep for a dish commonly served on New Year’s Day. Sounds like good luck for the New Year!

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on January 16, 2024
closeup of black-eyed peas with bacon in a white bowl with a spoon
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas

  • 1 cup water

  • 5 cups chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse black-eyed peas and set them aside.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon; cook and stir until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Add rinsed black-eyed peas, water, and chicken broth to the pot; stir to combine. Select Cancel. 

  4. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove the lid, and add garlic powder, oregano, dill and black pepper. Fluff the mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

469 Calories
21g Fat
37g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 469
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 1543mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 955mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.