COOKING FRESH PEAS RECIPES

Steps:

• Slice the meat seasoning and place in a saucepot over medium heat.
• Rinse the Spring Onion under cool running water.
• Slice the root end off of the Onion.
• Remove the outer leaf of the onion.
• Slice onion in half, line up pieces and finely chop or slice.
• When done, remove the meat pieces from the pot but leave the grease.
• Add about 2 cups of Water or just enough to cover the peas by about 1 inch.
• Bring the water to a low boil.
• Add the peas.
• Add the onions.
• Add Sugar and stir well.
• Bring back to a low boil. Scoop off any foam that forms and discard it.
• Cover and reduce heat to Medium-Low, let simmer for about 25-35 minutes.
• Taste the peas for doneness, they should be done but not mushy.
• Add Black Pepper.
• Add Salt, stir well and continue to cook if needed until done to taste.
• Chop the meat pieces and add to the peas.
• Garnish with more freshly sliced onion if desired.
• Serve warm and Enjoy!

Steps:

• Bring hocks and 2 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
• Meanwhile, sauté onion in hot drippings in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add peas and onion mixture to Dutch oven with ham hocks; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove hocks; drain peas, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Remove and chop ham from hock bones; discard bones. Stir ham into peas, if desired.