This Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Ham recipe is ridiculously easy… and ready in a fraction of the time than traditional methods!
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I had leftover holiday ham in my freezer, a bag of black-eyed peas in my pantry and was totally craving some comforting soul food over the weekend… and I wanted it as quickly as I could get it. 
Instant Pot to the rescue!
The best part???
SOAKING THE PEAS IS NOT REQUIRED. 
All you have to do is rinse and sort the black-eyed peas.
How long does it take for Black-Eyed Peas and Ham to cook in the Instant Pot?
It takes approximately 55 minutes TOTAL. This includes:
- 5 minutes prep time
- 15 minutes for the pot to come to pressure (this is how long it took my pot)
- 15 minutes manual (high) pressure
- 20 minutes NPR (natural pressure release)
If you prefer your black-eyed peas a little on the firmer side, I’d recommend a 15-minute NPR instead of 20 minutes.
Enjoy! 
Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Ham
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
- 4 cups cubed, chopped or shredded fully cooked ham
- 1–1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and sort peas in a colander, removing and discarding any debris.
- Place beans and remaining ingredients (except parsley) in the insert of your Instant Pot and stir well to combine.
- Place the lid on and lock. Steam release knob should be set on “sealing”.
- Cook on manual setting (high pressure) for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove lid and stir. Remove and discard bay leaf. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Cook time includes the time it took my pot to come to pressure and natural pressure release time.
- I used an Instant Pot LUX80 8-Quart in this recipe.
- Method: Pressure Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas and Ham, Instant Pot Dried Black-Eyed Peas, Black Eyed Pea Recipe Instant Pot
Holly pierson says
These came out great. I added minced garlic
★★★★★
lcarol greer says
I did ours 20 minutes and 15 npr. Perfect.
Lynette R Stevens says
I’ve never cared for Black Eyed Peas, but my husband likes them on New Year’s Day. So, I decided, why not try them in my new Instant Pot? This recipe couldn’t have been easier even though I only had 1/4 of the necessary peas. I cut all other ingredients down and it was perfect.
Kareem says
So good! Was able to get this started and on the table in less than 45 minutes! New Years Day tradition saved! Only change would have been a quarter less broth and water.
★★★★
PAT WALLACE says
Great recipe AND comments. Thanks!
★★★★★