My instant pot black eyed peas recipe is flavorful and delicious. Cooking black eyed peas in the instant pot is simple and quick and with this pressure cooker dried black eyed beans recipe, no soaking is required.
6cupsBroth or Waterchicken or vegetable broth if vegan
2Seasoning cubes (stock cubes)If not using broth
1Bay leafOptional
¼cupOilVegetable, sunflower, olive oil or coconut oil
2cupsHam or Bacon or smoked turkeyOptional
Saltto taste
Instructions
Rinse beans in warm water.
Set the instant pot to saute then add oil in the pot of the instant pot. Add in minced garlic and chopped onions then saute for few minutes.
Add paprika, seasoning cubes, black pepper and cayenne pepper, then cancel saute function of the instant pot.
Add broth in the instant pot and scrape to deglaze the instant pot then add salt, washed beans and bell peppers. Stir and cover instant pot with the lid and set valve to ‘sealing’ position.If using ham, bacon or smoked turkey, add in before covering the instant pot
Set instant pot to manual pressure cook high for 35 minutes and when cooking time is done, do 15 minutes natural pressure release.
Once instant pot is depressurised, open the lid and stir beans.This is the part where i mash some of the beans for creamy sauce. love it!
Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Should you soak black eyed peas before cooking?I do not soak beans as there's no need to soak beans when making it in the pressure cooker. I do not soak for the stovetop version too and my beans come out perfect at all times. Not soaking beans does not impact the taste. Just ensure the beans are stone and dirt-free. Rinse beans with warm water once or twice before cooking. People with bloating or digestive issues might benefit from soaking beans. If you do have to soak beans, you can do so overnight or for a few hours during the day before cooking.What is the water ratio for cooking black eyed peas in instant pot?I use a ratio of 1:2 and it comes out perfect all the time. 1 cup of black eyed peas to 2 cups water. For example, if cooking 2 cups, use 4 cups water. This water ratio with the cooking time specified in this post works best.