Lady Peas With Salt Pork And Rice

• 1/4 lb lean salt pork, rinsed and patted dry or 1/4 lb lean bacon
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups fresh lady cream peas or 3 cups black-eyed peas (if frozen, do not thaw)
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup scallion, with green tops thinly sliced

1. Discard any skin on salt pork.
2. Cut into 1/3" pieces and cook in a heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until fat is rendered and pork is crisp and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Transfer pork to a paper towel to drain.
4. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp.
5. fat and cook onions over moderate heat until softened.
6. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
7. Stir in peas and water and simmer, uncovered until peas are tender, about 30-35 minutes.
8. Stir in scallions and salt and pepper, to taste.
9. Serve over rice and sprinkle with salt pork.

lean salt pork, onion, garlic, fresh lady cream peas, water, scallion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lady-peas-with-salt-pork-and-rice-34415 (may not work)