Black Folks Southern Soul Food Black Eyed Peas

Step 1

Open the Instant Pot lid and pour the chicken stock into the stainless steel inner pot.

Step 2

Add the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, red pepper flakes, thyme, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, collards, and bacon.

Step 3

Stir the ingredients to combine.

Step 4

Make sure the beans are soaking and covered in the liquid broth.

Step 5

Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.

Step 6

When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes.

Step 7

To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and serve this Black folks Southern soul food black eyed peas recipe right away, and enjoy!