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Instant Pot Hoppin' John

Instant Pot Hoppin' John is a hearty & flavorful recipe that uses simple, affordable ingredients. Black-eyed peas star in this comforting Southern meal that's perfect for New Year's.  
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Shannon Epstein

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dry black-eyed peas, rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 pound ham hock
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • Rinse the black-eyed peas. No need to pre-soak.
  • Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot add the oil & the onion and cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.
  • Add black-eyed peas, broth, water, bay leaf,  Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt & pepper. Stir to mix well. Add the ham hock.
  • Close lid and seal valve. Cook high pressure for 35 minutes. Natural release pressure for 10 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Using tongs, carefully remove the ham hock. Shred the meat and stir the shredded meat back to into the Instant Pot.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.