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Black-Eyed Peas

Dried black-eyed peas — no soaking required but it helps

Quick Answer

Black-Eyed Peas: stovetop (no soak) for 45–60 min (Boil → low simmer).

Cooking Methods

Boil → low simmer45–60 min

✎ 1:3 water ratio. Check at 40 min.

What are the best tips for cooking black-eyed peas?

Lucky on New Year's Day (Hoppin' John). Don't need soaking like other beans but soaking cuts cook time in half. They should be tender but not mushy.

How do you stovetop (no soak) black-eyed peas?

Stovetop (no soak) at 45–60 min. 1:3 water ratio. Check at 40 min.

How do you stovetop (soaked) black-eyed peas?

Stovetop (soaked) at 25–30 min. Soaking cuts time in half.

How do you instant pot (no soak) black-eyed peas?

Instant Pot (no soak) at 15–20 min + 10 min release. Natural release. Quick and perfect.

How do you slow cooker black-eyed peas?

Slow Cooker at 5–7 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high. Great with smoked turkey or ham hock.