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Instant Pot Hoppin John

A southern classic, perfect for New Year's Day - or any day!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 345kcal
Author Gary White

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup yellow onion adiced
  • ¾ carrot peeled, diced
  • ¾ cup celery diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 2 Tbsp. bacon fat or olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 6 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. sea salt
  • 28 oz. frozen field peas and snaps

Instructions

  • Using sauté setting - heat oil, then add onion, carrot, celery, and jalapeno. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add thyme, bay leaf, garlic and vinegar and cook one minute. Next, add the rice, mix well and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add stock and salt, mix well. Then add peas and mix again.
  • Finally, lock lid, close vent, and switch to rice setting (12 minutes, low pressure).
  • Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally (about 10 minutes). Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg