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!
Ingredients
- 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
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Rinse black-eyed peas and set them aside.
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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.
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Add rinsed black-eyed peas, water, and chicken broth to the pot; stir to combine. Select Cancel.
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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.
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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.
