Field Peas

This is a very simple recipe for field peas similar to what my grandmother used to make.  Simple but delicious!  Pictured below are Sea Island Red Peas, but any field pea will work.

Field Peas

Ingredients

• 3-5 strips fat back, cut into 3" pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup dried field peas
• enough water to cover field peas
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Serves 4 - 6
Cook time: approx. 1 hour, depending on type and age of field pea

Sautee fatback over medium-high heat to render some of the fat.  Sautee onion in the fatback until translucent.  Add dry peas and enough water to cover.  Cook until done - depending on the variety and age of pea this could take 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.  Keep an eye on the water level and add more if needed, you'll want the beans to be submerged during the entire cook time.