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. Serve with warm cornbread.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
389 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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 2
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 3
Drain peas and reserve cooking liquid. Rinse and dry the pot and return to the cooker.
Step 4
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 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Ingredients
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped green onions
4 ½ cups water
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cups diced cooked ham
½ medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons salted butter
½ (16 ounce) package dry black-eyed peas - sorted, rinsed, and drained
