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    Black Eyed Peas Recipe

    Published: December 27, 2022 · Updated: August 8, 2020 · By: Krissy · 8 Comments
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    instant pot shredded pork Black Eyed Peas

    Black Eyed Peas made with tender shredded pork roast and vegetables are quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot. No soaking is required and this recipe is so flavorful! You can enjoy this Southern black-eyed peas recipe any time of the year, but it's always a favorite on New Year's Day.

    southern black-eyed peas
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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to Make This Recipe:
    • FAQs
    • Full Recipe Instructions

    Why This Recipe Works

    There are so many reasons to love these Southern style Instant Pot black eyed peas. Beyond the incredible taste, here are more reasons why you will love this recipe.

    • No soaking required. Typically, any time you use dried beans you'll need to soak them to soften them. Just a quick rinse is all that is needed when using the Instant Pot. From there, the beans will turn out completely soft and moist without being mushy.
    • Easy Instant Pot Recipe. Not only can you sear the pork shoulder roast before cooking it for that added boost of flavor and texture, but everything then gets cooked in the same pot. With most slow cookers, you'll need to sear the meat on the stove first. Why dirty another dish? This, combined with the fact that the cooking time is much shorter when compared to a slow cooker, is why I prefer to cook black-eyed peas in the Instant Pot.
    • Versatile Recipe. Unless you're making a vegetarian or vegan version of the recipe, black-eyed peas are almost always made with pork. I prefer to make mine with a pork shoulder or pork butt roast, but most commonly they are made with ham hocks, bacon, or leftover holiday ham. Serve it as a side dish or the main course!
    closeup of black-eyed peas with pork

    Ingredients Needed

    Exact quantities can be found in the recipe card below. Only a few simple ingredients create this perfect meal.

    • dry black-eyed peas
    • pork shoulder roast with a bit of vegetable or olive oil to sear it in
    • onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno (for a little kick), and garlic
    • salt, black pepper, and garlic powder
    • chicken broth, some hot sauce (like Tobasco) for a bit more of a kick, and some bay leaves

    How to Make This Recipe:

    If you're used to making these in a crockpot or on the stove top for hours and hours, this Instant Pot recipe is going to blow your mind. Full and complete instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    Rinse the black-eyed peas

    Because you are making this recipe in the Instant Pot, there is no reason to soak them overnight. Simply add them to a colander and rinse. Easy enough.

    rinsed black-eyed peas in colander

    Sear the pork

    Cut the pork into tiny cubes and sear it in oil in the Instant Pot. The trick is to do it in small batches to avoid overcrowding the meat. To get a nice sear, do not turn the meat until the bottom is nice and crispy.

    searing pork in instant pot
    sear in small batches
    small pieces of seared pork roast
    set aside

    Sear the vegetables

    Set that seared meat aside and give your veggies a quick sear. This also helps loosen any of that wonderful meat that got stuck to the bottom.

    diced vegetables for black-eyed peas recipe

    Pressure cook

    You'll put all of the ingredients except for the peas in the pressure cooker and cook it for about 10 minutes under pressure.

    Cook the black eye peas

    Release the pressure. Open the lid, add the beans, stir, close the lid, then cook on high pressure for another 15 minutes. Done!

    cooking black-eyed peas in instant pot

    FAQs

    Do I need to soak black-eyed peas before cooking?

    Not with this recipe.

    Why Do We Eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day?

    Southern-style black-eyed peas are synonymous with New Years Day. According to Southern tradition, they are believed to bring good luck and prosperity throughout the coming year. This tradition started sometime around the Civil War.

    There are several theories as to why people associate black-eyed peas with good luck if eaten on New Year's Day, but no one is completely sure of the origin of this tradition. I'm not very superstition, but this is one tradition I enjoy celebrating!

    What does a black-eyed pea taste like?

    They have an earthy taste that is similar to white beans but a thicker skin. Black-eyed peas have a creamy, yet dense, center. If not cooked properly, they will be crunchy and difficult to digest. But, if cooked properly, they will melt in your mouth.

    Is Hoppin' John and Black-Eyed Peas the same thing?

    Hoppin' John is another classic Southern cuisine recipe that is popular on New Year's Day. It, too, is made with black-eyed peas and pork, however, one of the key differences from this recipe is that it is served over rice.

    What to Serve With Black-Eyed Peas?

    To create a full meal, you'll definitely want to serve black-eyed peas alongside some Collard Greens and homemade cornbread!

    Storage and Reheating

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Leftovers also freeze extremely well.

    To reheat, either microwave on low power, stirring every minute until heated through, or reheat on the stove in a large saucepan over low heat.

    homemade black-eyed peas

    If you've never made this easy black-eyed peas recipe, I hope you're willing to start a new tradition with this soul food staple!

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    Full Recipe Instructions

    southern style black-eyed peas recipe

    Black Eyed Peas Recipe

    Black Eyed Peas with tender shredded pork roast are quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot. No soaking required and this recipe is so flavorful!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Time to come to/release pressure: 27 minutes
    Scale: 8 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound black-eyed peas (dried)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
    • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast (diced into ½-inch cubes with any large chunks of fat removed)
    • 1 medium onion (diced)
    • 2 ribs celery (diced)
    • 1 bell pepper (seeded and diced (green or red))
    • 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 2 teaspoons vinegar based hot sauce (like Tobasco)
    • 3 bay leaves

    Instructions

    • Rinse the beans in a collandar and set aside.
      rinsed and drained Black Eyed Peas
    • Heat the oil in the Instant Pot on saute mode. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork in small batches. In order to get a nice sear, I divided my pork into three batches. Allow to cook without stirring until the bottom is golden brown, then transfer to a plate. You do not want to cook the pork; just make one side nice and crispy. Continue with remaining pork until complete.
      how to sear pork in the instant pot
    • Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic to the Instant pot and cook, stirring while scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom, until lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. The total cooking time for the pork and the vegetables was about 30 minutes for me.
      diced vegetables for Black Eyed Peas recipe
    • Add the remaining ingredients (except for the black eyed peas) and the browned pork along with any juice from the plate back to the Instant Pot. Attach the lid, lock, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
      instant pot Black Eyed Peas
    • Quick release the pressure. Add the black eyed peas, stir, and then close lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes, then release remaining pressure (if anto open the lid. Disgard bay leaves. Add additional salt, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Unlike many black eye pea recipes, you do no need to soak them ahead of time. Just a thorough rinse when using the Instant Pot.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 23.6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    This recipe was originally published in July 2014 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don't worry - the recipe hasn't changed!

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    Comments

    1. Jimmy

      December 27, 2022 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I have used this recipe as well as many other recipes from the "Self Proclaimed Foodie". They are great and easy to follow.

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      December 26, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for New Year's Day. Loved the no-soak method and how easy they were to make in the Instant Pot!

      Reply
    3. Cham-o-te Lars

      January 01, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      4 stars
      WARNING: Depending on your digestion, 15 minutes in the Instant Pot may not be enough to adequately cook black-eyed peas that have not been pre-soaked. Ours came out a bit crunchy after 15 mins, so we put everything back in the pot for another 15 mins and it came out very tasty, with the beans soft but intact and no high wind warnings that night. Most other instant pot recipes I have seen call for cooking 30 mins if the peas are not pre-soaked.

      Reply
    4. Gari

      September 14, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like one health bowl. Will gonna try it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Danielle

      September 14, 2019 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      I am really excited about how detailed your steps are. The images help a lot. And definitely a great dish to make in Instant Pot. Yum!

      Reply
    6. Bintu

      September 14, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      I've never thought to pair with black eyed peas with pork! Looks ad sounds absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    7. Christopher

      September 12, 2019 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Krissy, you're the best, this recipe rocked as do all you're recipies.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 12, 2019 at 11:09 am

        Well, if that didn't make my day, I don't know what will! Thank you for such a kind comment. -Krissy

        Reply

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