mama's english peas with sauteed onion

Valley Head, AL
Updated on Mar 14, 2013

Sautéing the onion in bacon drippings makes these extra yummy ! My mom always used the very early green peas and so do I... and now my daughter does, too. They taste totally different than the big fat ones. Try it. I'm sure you'll love em !

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 can early peas (15 oz.)
  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 4 tablespoons fresh diced onion
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make mama's english peas with sauteed onion

  • Step 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. ***
  • Step 2
    Fine dice 3 tablespoons of onion.
  • Step 3
    In a medium pot add bacon drippings. Heat then add onions and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sautee till just turning golden .
  • Step 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.

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