Instant Pot Hoppin' John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)
Make the Southern classic dish, Hoppin' John quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. Made with ham hock and black eyed peas, everyone will love this traditional New Years' Day meal.
Heat oil in the Instant Pot using the Sauté function.
Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to turn translucent.
Add the thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir.
Add the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
Add the broth, bay leaves, bacon, and ham hock.
Stir in the black-eyed peas.
Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock it. Set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Cancel the Sauté function.
Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button and cook for 17 minutes on high pressure.
When the cooking cycle has ended and the pot beeps, let it sit undisturbed for 15 minutes (15 minute Natural Pressure Release), then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to release the remaining steam/pressure.
When the pin in the lid drops down, open it and give the contents a stir. Discard bay leaves and ham hock. Serve warm over cooked rice.
NOTES
Make this recipe with dry black-eyed peas rather than canned as they will overcook.
Allow the pressure cooker to naturally release rather than a quick release. This will mean everything in the pot will keep cooking.
Before discarding the ham hock, scrape off any meat left on them and add it to the black-eyed peas.
You can make it vegan or vegetarian by omitting the bacon & ham hock and replacing chicken stock with vegetable stock.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Hoppin' John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 1043mg43%
Potassium 530mg15%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1223IU24%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
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