Peas with Ham: Piselli al Prosciutto

• 1/2 cup strong beef stock
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, visible white fat removed and reserved, lean red section cut into strips
• 2 small onions, thinly sliced
• 2 pound fresh young peas, shelled
• Pinch sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 (1/4-inch) thick slices bread

1. In a small saucepan, heat the beef stock to almost boiling.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Preheat the grill or broiler.
4. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the butter and the pork fat over high heat until the butter foams and subsides.
5. Add the onion and saute over high heat 3 minutes.
6. Add the stock, peas, sugar, salt and pepper and saute 5 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, grill or broil the bread.
8. Add the prosciutto to the saute pan, toss over high heat 1 minute, adjust the seasoning and serve with the grilled bread.

beef stock, butter, visible white, onions, young peas, sugar, salt, bread

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/peas-with-ham-piselli-al-prosciutto-recipe.html (may not work)