Put tasty home-cooked black-eyed peas on the table in a hurry with this quick black-eyed peas recipe pressure cooker style!
We are a legumes and beans kind of family…especially that livestock loving Mr. Farmhouse 181. If I were to cook a different kind of dried bean or legume every day, he would be completely content. I am pretty dedicated to the dried bean/legume cause, but within reason.
Have you guessed what my favorites are? Yes…black-eyed peas. I love to make this black-eyed peas recipe pressure cooker version after I have cooked a whole chicken, or in this case, a turkey! I like to make the broth from the leftover chicken or turkey pieces to use in later dishes like these dry black-eyed peas. You can get away with not having to thaw any meat or soak the peas in this recipe, but the secret is to cook them in mainly chicken stock or broth vs water. Now let’s make my favorite legumes and give your family an easy side to eat on for the work week!
Let’s also not forget the southern tradition of having black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity in the coming year! Mmmmm…black eyed peas with some cabbage and a slice of cornbread…I can taste it now!
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Why I Like Cooking this Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
- Using mostly broth and little water gives you a tasty black-eye without hardly any additional seasonings
- Dried beans and legumes have a long shelf life and a pantry staple
- This dried peas recipe will help you save money in your grocery budget
- It makes hands-off side dishes that can be eaten throughout the week with a simple microwave reheat
- Homemade black-eyed peas taste better than store canned black-eyed peas, no question
- If you get tired of your black-eyes, you can make a Cowboy Caviar Dip (coming soon!)
Equipment Needed
The hint is in the title, but this is a pressure cooking recipe. When I say pressure cooker, just know that I am always referring to an electric pressure cooker. Brands I have used are Power Pressure Cooker XL or the infamous Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. If I say pressure canner, I am referring to my All-American Pressure Canner or a different, but similar brand. You can cook in stovetop pressure canners/cookers, but I have an electric one and prefer that way.
With an instant pot recipe you don’t have to monitor the cooker and it still has a pretty large capacity with my 8 quart Instant Pot size. If you are looking for instructions on how to cook black eyed peas in a stovetop pressure cooker, the one you have purchased will likely give you a simple recipe in its manual.
You can also do these black-eyed peas on a stove top, or in the slow cooker.
Electric Cooker Brands Short Pros and Cons
If you are in the market for a pressure cooker, I have owned both the 8 Quart Instant Pot with Air fry lid attachment, and the Power Pressure Cooker XL. I first had the XL and really did love it, but I think I just wore it out! After using it for probably 4 years or so, it began to noticeably steam while it was cooking. That’s really not supposed to happen. To prevent an accident, I called it quits with the XL and decided to try an Instant Pot so maybe it would hold up a little longer. I have had my Instant Pot for about 4 years now as well and don’t really have any complaints.
I liked how the buttons were categorized on the XL vs the Instant Pot. It was easier to use without googling a cook time like I have to do sometimes with my Instant Pot. My Instant Pot was the pot and air fryer lid combo. I have used the air fryer part 3, maybe 4 times. Save your money there and just get a regular air fryer for your counter if you are thinking about it. That’s my 2 cents at least!
Regardless of which electric pressure cooker you have, it’s my favorite way of cooking a dry beans recipe or legumes. An electric pressure cooker is a great addition to your kitchen for cooking from scratch and better or good health.
Ingredients for Quick Black-Eyed Pease Recipe in Pressure Cooker
- Dried Black-Eyed Peas
- Onion
- Chicken Broth or Stock
- Water
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
You can substitute the chicken broth for turkey broth or stock, a vegetable broth or stock, or even a broth made from chicken bullion seasoning and water. You can substitute fresh minced garlic or jarred minced garlic for the garlic powder. Onion powder can be a substitute for the fresh onion. Just use what you have and make it easy on yourself!
In this recipe, I only needed salt, garlic powder, onion and the turkey broth to season my black-eyed peas sufficiently. After you taste your peas, you might need find that it needs something additional. When I cooked the turkey that this broth is made from, I heavily seasoned it with my Farmhouse 181 seasoning blend. We use it for a poultry seasoning and much more. It’s a blend of brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, and mustard powder. Then when I made the turkey broth, I added a in a bay leaf, a roasted onion, and some cloves. All of the Farmhouse 181 seasoning flavor as well as the broth additions made a very rich, flavorful broth and reason why there are not as many seasonings needed for these black-eyed peas.
All of this to say if you use a store-bought broth or one that was not as heavily seasoned when making, you might need to add additional salt or more seasonings of your choice.
Other Substitutions
If I did not want to use an animal broth in my recipe, I would use a leftover ham bone, bacon with some grease, or sausage in this recipe. Some people also like to use a ham hock to give which gives their black eyes a really smoky flavor. Andouille sausage and a Cajun seasoning would probably be a good option as well! No matter if you stick to the recipe and ingredients above, or try your own thing, just a few simple ingredients can make this southern classic comfort meal/side exceptional!
Instructions for Quick Black-Eyed Pease Recipe in Pressure Cooker
Get your pressure cooker ready to cook with bowl inserted and ring seal in lid. Chop your onion then add it to your pressure cooker bowl.
Add in your dried beans. No matter how many cups of beans you want to fix, it is a ratio of 1 cup of beans to 3 cups of liquid. I used 3 cups of beans this round.
Add in your cooking liquid. I ended up having enough broth for 6 cups of broth and remaining 3 cups of water. 2/3 broth and 1/3 water is probably a good ratio to stick with here. This is a no soak recipe, so you can add your liquid straight into the pressure cooker pot.
Add in your salt, pepper, and garlic powder or whatever other seasonings you prefer. Then put on your pressure cooker lid and move it to the closed or sealing position, as well as set your pressure regulator in the closed position.
Cook your black-eyes for 20 minutes on high pressure.
Once they are done cooking, you will let them do a natural release for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, manually pressure release the remaining pressure by moving your pressure regulator to the open position or pushing the valve release button on your electric pressure cooker. Let the cooker finish venting the open your lid.
Trouble Shooting
Cooking time could vary. I cooked my black-eyes on high pressure for 20 minutes. We like them a little past tender black-eyed peas, but not mushy or the consistency of them in the store can. It was possible that my beans might be a little old…I actually hadn’t cooked any since the last New Years Day. I would still cook yours for at least 15 minutes.
Do a taste test to see if you want any more seasonings, or if the peas are done to your liking. If not quite tender enough, cook for another 3-5 minutes or so, then manually release. If additional seasonings are needed, add them and stir. Keep on warm until the rest of your meal has finished cooking, or ladle into bowls and serve! Done…Easy peasy…get it?!
Other Similar Side Dish Recommendations
If you like this simple side recipe that can last through multiple meals, be on the look-out for additional super simple side recipes coming soon!
- Instant Pot Green Beans (Coming Soon)
- Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans (Coming Soon)
- Southern Butter Beans (Coming Soon)
- Cornbread Recipe (Coming Soon)
Quick Black-Eyed Peas Recipe (Pressure Cooker-Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- 3 cups Dried Black-Eyed Peas
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 cups Water
- 2 Tbsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Whole Onion, Diced
Instructions
- Prepare your Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker for use.
- Dice your onion into small pieces. Put into pressure cooker bowl.
- Add your dried black-eyed peas to the pressure cooker along with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, broth and water.
- Put the lid on your pressure cooker and close. Set your pressure regulator valve to sealed.
- Cook on high pressure for 15-20 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
- Stir and enjoy!
- If you need to add additional seasonings, add them to taste.
- If additional cooking time is needed, cook for another 3-5 minutes. I recommend not to exceed the 20 minutes of cooking on high pressure.
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