Southern Lady Peas Recipes

LADY PEAS WITH SALT PORK AND RICE

Steps:

• Discard any skin on salt pork.
• Cut into 1/3" pieces and cook in a heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until fat is rendered and pork is crisp and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
• Transfer pork to a paper towel to drain.
• Pour off all but 1 Tbsp.
• fat and cook onions over moderate heat until softened.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Stir in peas and water and simmer, uncovered until peas are tender, about 30-35 minutes.
• Stir in scallions and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve over rice and sprinkle with salt pork.

SOUTHERN LADY PEAS

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven render bacon over medium heat until crisp. About 10 mins.Remove bacon and reserve 2 tbs. drippings in pan.
• Add onion cook stirring occasionally until tender about 6 minutes Add cooked bacon, lady peas, stock, salt and pepper. bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until peas are tender and creamy.
• Serve over hot cooked rice if you desire.