Mamas English Peas With Sauteed Onion Recipes

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
• Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.

ENGLISH PEAS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Sauté the spring onion in two tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shelled peas, a pinch of salt, and enough water to barely cover. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the torn mint leaves. Continue cooking until the peas are tender, a few more minutes. Check for seasoning, and add more salt if needed.

MAMA'S ENGLISH PEAS WITH SAUTEED ONION

Steps:

• 1. *** If you have no bacon drippings saved then dice and fry 2 or 3 slices of bacon. Remove the crisp bacon and set aside for garnish or save for a salad topping. ***
• 2. Fine dice 3 tablespoons of onion.
• 3. In a medium pot add bacon drippings. Heat then add onions and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sautee till just turning golden .
• 4. Add can of early peas including the liquid. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil then reduce heat to low and cover for 5-10 minutes.