Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 1 cup water
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons dried dill
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse black-eyed peas and set them aside.

2. 2

   Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon; cook and stir until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add rinsed black-eyed peas, water, and chicken broth to the pot; stir to combine. Select Cancel.

4. 4

   Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

5. 5

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove the lid, and add garlic powder, oregano, dill and black pepper. Fluff the mixture and serve.