I’ve lived in Texas for 30 years. In fact, I’ve lived longer here than I have in any other part of the world. Jobs, marriage, children, joint custody etc. all make it so I just stayed here, and I have very much come to appreciate life here. Part of the life, of course, is the food in the South. Nothing is more Southern than Black Eyed Peas. Everyone has their own way of making it, but I wanted to share mine.
What are Beans and Greens?
It’s a recipe comprised of exactly what it sounds like. A combination of dark greens (typically kale, spinach, or collard greens) and beans (cannellini beans, black-eyed peas, navy beans etc). It’s a very simple recipe that’s affordable and a big part of a tradition in the south.
How Do You Make Pressure Cooker Black Eyed Peas With Ham And Greens?
Add Ingredients. Place all ingredients except finishing ingredients into the inner liner of your pressure cooker.Cook. Set your Instant Pot at high pressure for 10 minutes. Natural Release. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes and then release all remaining pressure slowly. If it foams, let it sit for a few more minutes. Remove ham hocks. (Skip this step for vegan version) Using two forks, remove the skin and fat. Shred the meat and put it into the beans and stir well.Add. Pour apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and hot sauce, and taste. Season to adjust.Serve. Plate your Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas and Ham and enjoy.
Black Eyed Peas Instant Pot Variations
Make it once as this recipe calls for, and then go crazy with your own variations.
Beans: Black eyed peas, Butter beans, navy bean, cranberry beans, cannellini beansMeats: smoked turkey wings, ham hocks, andouille sausage, baconGreens: Collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale, or mixed greens of whatever you have lying aroundVegetables: Add tomatoes, especially for the vegan version to get some additional flavor
My version uses black-eyed peas and collard greens because that’s what I had on hand.
How To Make This Recipe Vegan
Skip the meat. I know this is obvious, but I have to include it.Increase the liquid smoke. This will help increase the flavor in the dish since you removed the meat. Add some tomatoes. This makes it a more hearty dish. Plus tomatoes pair beautifully with black eyed peas.
Can I Make Pressure Cooker Black Eyed Peas With Ham In Advance?
Absolutely. Some people will ONLY make them this way. This is because the flavors in the black eyed pea recipe marry in the fridge and get better over time. Making them a day or two before your meal will only make them better. So, go for it.
Want some more Instant Pot Recipes?
Texas Caviar - this is a dish that Texans love - and for good reason.Green Beans and Bacon - the Instant Pot makes this dish SO easy. Instant Pot Tex-Mex Chili - this chili is so good it’s won chili cook-offs.Kenyan Kunde- a filling Vegan Instant Pot recipe.Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas Recipe- a great Vegetarian meal.Butter Chicken- my most famous recipe.Instant Pot Iced Tea- you’ll never make it any other way.
I can’t wait for you to try this classic Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe. Once you get comfortable with the base recipe, you can start making your own variations to love! If you love it as much as I do, share it with your friends on Facebook and Pin it to make again later. Originally Published June 26, 2019
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