Step 1

Rinse the black-eyed peas. No need to pre-soak.

Step 2

Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot add the oil & the onion and cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.

Step 3

Add black-eyed peas, broth, water, bay leaf,  Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt & pepper. Stir to mix well. Add the ham hock.

Step 4

Close lid and seal valve. Cook high pressure for 35 minutes. Natural release pressure for 10 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.

Step 5

Using tongs, carefully remove the ham hock. Shred the meat and stir the shredded meat back to into the Instant Pot.

Step 6

Remove bay leaf before serving.