The BEST Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas with cornbread, bacon, and vegetables.

The BEST Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

The BEST EVER Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas! Made with carrots, celery, cabbage, and bacon, this hearty meal has a smoky and savory flavor. Here's how to make delicious black eyed peas in the Instant Pot (the easy way)!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Natural Release 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings Servings

Calories 286kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

12 ounces sliced bacon
1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
2-3 medium carrots, chopped about 2 cups
2-3 medium celery ribs, chopped about 2 cups
1 pound black eyed peas
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 small cabbage head, chopped

Instructions

Turn on the "Sauté" feature on the Instant Pot to let it preheat.
Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook sauté in the Instant Pot for about 5-7 minutes.
Turn off the Instant Pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Set aside and remove most of the grease.
Add in the oil, chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
Turn the "Sauté" feature back on and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
Turn off the Instant Pot and add in the broth, water, and black eyed peas.
Add in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix and add in the chopped cabbage.
Mix one more time, then add the lid and set the Instant Pot valve to the "Sealing" position.
Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
Once the timer goes off, let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
Set the valve to the "Venting" position to release any remaining pressure (until the valve drops).
Remove the lid and stir.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Notes:

Remember that the Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes or longer to preheat for this recipe.

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