Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Two bowls of black eyed peas with sausage and collards on a wood board.

5 from 11 votes

These Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are pressure cooked with smoked sausage and collard greens with no soaking in advance. Tender, loaded with smoky flavor, and oh so satisfying. This is serious comfort food!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Pressure and Release Time20

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Equipment

6 quart Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 pound dried black eyed peas
4 slices bacon (not thick-sliced) chopped
8 ounces smoked sausage sliced ¼-inch thick
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 ribs celery diced
1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno seeded and diced
1 tablespoon Kickin' Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups chopped collard greens or kale thick stems removed
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt optional and to taste
Cooked white rice and Tabasco for serving

Instructions

Place the black eyed peas in a colander and rinse with cool water. Drain well. Sort through them and remove any debris. Set aside.
Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and set for 15 minutes. Once hot, add the bacon and sauté until brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the sausage and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the onion, celery, garlic, jalapeno, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and pepper and sauté 1 minute longer.
Add the broth and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the black eyed peas and collard greens (or kale).Tuck the bay leaf into the mixture. Press CANCEL.
Cover and seal the lid. Press MANUAL and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. It will take 10 to 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before it begins to count down.
Once the 25 minutes are up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then press the steam release valve to manually release any remaining pressure.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and additional pepper, only if needed. Serve with rice and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Storing and Reheating

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate within two hours. For the best quality, they should be used within four or five days. For longer storage, Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas can be frozen for up to three to four months.

Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. If frozen, defrost completely in the refrigerator before reheating. You can add a splash of water or chicken broth to thin the mixture, if desired.

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