Bacony Peas

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (1-pound) bag frozen peas
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Note: Do not thaw the peas before adding them to the skillet. You can use half a medium red onion in place of the shallot.

1. Render Bacon. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.

2. Cook Peas. Cook shallt and garlic in bacon fat until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in peas and sugar and cook, covered, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Off heat, stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with bacon. Serve.