How to Make Instant Pot® Black-Eyed Peas and Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black-eyed peas and ham is a classic Southern dish that is delicious, hearty, and full of flavor. Traditionally simmered for hours on the stove or in a slow cooker, this recipe has been adapted for the Instant Pot® to make it even quicker and easier to prepare. With the Instant Pot®, you can have a comforting and satisfying meal on the table in a fraction of the time.

Black-eyed peas are a type of legume that are packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. They have a subtle,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham
  • ½ medium red onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Rinse peas and toss with salt and pepper. Transfer to the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); add chicken broth, tomatoes, ham, red onion, and garlic. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select Bean setting and high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    637 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 2217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 205mg
    • Iron: 13mg
    • Potassium: 2078mg