LADY PEAS WITH SALT PORK AND RICE

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This is a real Southern dish. Not too many people have access to Lady Cream Peas, so Black Eyed peas may be substitued. A wonderful dish. I serve with beef or pork and cornbread.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 lb lean salt pork, rinsed and patted dry or 1/4 lb lean bacon
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups fresh lady cream peas or 3 cups black-eyed peas (if frozen, do not thaw)
3 cups water
1/4 cup scallion, with green tops thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 414.1, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 5.1

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