Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the lid from your Instant Pot.
  2. 2Press the sauté button, ensuring it is set to high heat, then press start.
  3. 3When the pot display reads 'Hot', add your butter and oil to the pot.
  4. 4Add your onions and a small pinch of salt to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  5. 5Add the garlic and stir for about 30-45 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
  6. 6Add the chicken stock to the pot.
  7. 7Add your rinsed and sorted black-eyed peas.
  8. 8Add the Creole seasoning and give this a mix.
  9. 9Place your turkey leg into the pot.
  10. 10Next, add the bay leaf on top.
  11. 11Replace the lid, making sure the valve switch is set to the seal position.
  12. 12Press pressure cook, ensuring it's on high pressure, and adjust your cook time to 30 minutes.
  13. 13When the cook time is up, let the pot naturally release for 10 minutes.
  14. 14Then do a quick release by moving the switch to the vent position and wait for the pin to drop before removing the lid.
  15. 15Give your peas a taste, adjust for salt and pepper to your liking.
  16. 16Serve it up and enjoy a delicious pot of peas.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound bag dried black eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
  • 1 pound smoked turkey leg or wings
  • 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 cup cool water
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

Instant Potlidwooden spooncolandermeasuring cup

Tips

  • If the turkey leg is too big, cut it up or shred it before adding it to the pot.
  • Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to your liking after cooking.