Green Peas With Crispy Bacon
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Green Peas With Crispy Bacon
The addition of mint and orange really brightens this often underrated legume, while the bacon lends a smoky flavor. When in season, use fresh sweet green peas.
Yield: 6 servings
Cook bacon in a medium skillet until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Sauté shallot in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in orange rind, orange juice, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Add peas, and cook 5 more minutes; stir in butter and mint.
Transfer peas to a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Garnish, if desired.
*3 cups shelled fresh sweet green peas may be substituted for frozen. Cook peas in boiling water 5 minutes, and proceed with recipe.
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Debra Hoppe, Slidell, Louisiana , Southern Living, MARCH 2004
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