Grab your Instant Pot and make the BEST Black Eyed Peas ever! This no-soak recipe makes tender, flavorful peas that are perfect for any family dinner, Sunday supper, and a must-make for New Year’s Day.

Serve alongside Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs, and Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins for a classic Southern lunch or dinner.

Bowl of Black Eyed Peas served with corn bread muffins.

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Here in the South, we take Black Eyed Peas seriously. They are required on New Year’s Day as a side to collard greens and pork. They make a great addition to soups and are always gobbled up at a family dinner. Not only that, but they even make appearances as an appetizer!

Why These Are The BEST Black Eyed Peas

They are perfectly seasoned with Dan-O’s Original Seasoning.
The dried peas are cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot making theme tender without becoming mushy.
With this NO SOAK method, there’s no prepping, so you can have this side dish whenever you want it less than 45 minutes.

Instant Pot recipes are not only easy to make, but they are full of flavor! Whether you are making my Instant Pot Garlic Herb Rice, or Instant Pot Pinto Beans, you’ll have a yummy, heart-warming dish on the table in no time.

Dried black eyed peas cooked with Dan-O’s seasoning.

Ingredients For This Recipe

Dried Eyed Peas
Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
Vegetable Stock
Water
Salt and Pepper

Do I Need To Soak The Dried Peas?

Nope, not at all. No soaking is needed. The peas are cooked at high pressure using the Instant Pot. This cooking method produces just the right texture of cooked peas in a light, flavorful broth.

How To Make Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

This recipe is so simple and you only need 5 ingredients!

Add dried Black Eyed Peas to an Instant Pot.
Pour in water and vegetable stock.
Season with Dan-O’s Original Seasoning and a pinch of salt.
Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set the timer.
Once the peas are cooked, place them in a serving bowl, and you are done!

How Long Does It Take To Pressure Cook Black Eyed Peas?

The key to cooking the peas correctly is a combination of heat and ingredient proportions.

1 cup of Black Eyed Peas to 3 cups of liquid.
Set timer to 15 minutes, 17 minutes for softer peas.
Natural release steam for 15 minutes.

I like to use a combination of water and vegetable stock when I make Black Eyed Peas for an extra boost of flavor.

Spoonful of black eyed peas cooked in an instant pot.

Can Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes! Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are ideal to make ahead of time. Cook per the instructions, then store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can This Recipe Be Doubled?

It sure can. Most of the time, I double the recipe, using 2 cups of dried peas and 6 cups of liquid. Be sure to note, the cooking time IS NOT DOUBLED. Cook using the same times as the instructions state.

What To Serve With Black Eyed Peas

There are so many ways to serve Black Eyed Peas! They are a classic, southern recipe served all year round and a must-make for any New Year’s Day celebration.

Here’s what I like to serve with this simple, flavor-packed side dish:

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas in a bowl for serving.

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