Instant Pot Hoppin' John

Instant Pot Hoppin' John

Black-eyed peas, ham, and brown rice are transformed into the most delicious Hoppin' John dish with the help of your Instant Pot pressure cooker.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
389 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Drain peas and reserve cooking liquid. Rinse and dry the pot and return to the cooker.
Step 2
Select Saute function and stir in reserved peas and cayenne. Add reserved liquid if needed, a little at a time. Finished dish should be moist, but not soupy. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Combine water and black-eyed peas in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 4
Select Keep Warm function for 5 minutes, then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Step 5
Add onion, butter, and garlic to the cooker. Select Saute function and cook for 2 minutes. Add brown rice and mix well. Cook until rice is toasted, about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, ham, green onions, salt, and pepper. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 22 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 6
Select Keep Warm function for 10 minutes, then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onions
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 medium onion, chopped
  • 4.5 cups water
  • 0.5 (16 ounce) package dry black-eyed peas - sorted, rinsed, and drained

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