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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Natural release
15 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 celery ribs stalks, diced
  • 1 bell pepper red or green
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 4-5 lices Bacon chopped (or 8 oz)
  • 1 small ham hock or meaty ham bone
  • 16 oz black-eyed peas dry
  • cooked rice for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in the Instant Pot using the Sauté function.
  2. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to turn translucent.
  3. Add the thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir.
  4. Add the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the broth, bay leaves, bacon, and ham hock.
  6. Stir in the black-eyed peas.
  7. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock it. Set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Cancel the Sauté function.
  8. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button and cook for 17 minutes on high pressure.
  9. 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.
  10. 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 Information

Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 1043mg (43%) Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1223IU (24%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 1043mg 43%
Potassium 530mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1223IU 24%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.