Description
A hearty and flavorful dish made with black-eyed peas and smoked turkey, cooked quickly in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound black-eyed peas
- 1 smoked turkey leg
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and set aside.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add smoked turkey leg, black-eyed peas, chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and bay leaves.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the turkey leg, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
- Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight for a softer texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: instant pot, black eyed peas, smoked turkey, southern cuisine