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Bowl of Black Eyed Peas served with corn bread muffins.
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Black Eyed Peas: Easy 2-Way Guide (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

This easy black eyed peas guide shows you two reliable no-soak methods - instant pot and crock pot - for busy days when you want a delicious Southern side dish. Includes my best tips for texture, seasoning swaps, and make-ahead storage.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Pressure Release15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried Black Eyed Peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon Dan-O's Seasoning see below for substitions
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Add Black Eyed Peas, water, stock, seasoning, and salt to an Instant Pot and stir.
  • Secure lid on Instant Pot and close. Set to PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL and set the timer to 15 minutes or 17 minutes for softer peas. After the timer goes off, allow the steam to release naturally, which will take 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir beans. Taste and adjust seasoning then serve.
  • If you want the peas a bit thicker, mash a small spoonful of peas back into the broth and stir—easy and very Southern.

Crock Pot Instructions

  • Spread the peas out and pick out any tiny stones or shriveled peas, then rinse well. Pour the peas into the crock pot.
  • Add enough broth/water to cover the peas by about 1–2 inches, then stir in your seasoning.
  • (optional) If you’re using ham hock, smoked turkey, bacon, or sausage, add it now so it seasons the whole pot.
  • Cook on LOW for 7-9 hours or HIGH for 5- 6 hours. Start checking for tenderness in the last hour. Dried peas vary a lot by age/brand, and slow cookers run differently—so “cook until tender” is the truest rule.
  • Remove the ham hock/turkey bone if used, shred any meat back into the peas, then adjust salt, pepper, and seasoning.
  • Mash a small spoonful of peas back into the broth and stir—easy and very Southern.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg