Fresh Country Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shelled peas (about 2 lb. fresh peas in the pods)
1 large onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. water
2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. margarine or bacon fat
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. chicken broth

Preparation

In
1
1/2
quart microwavable casserole, combine peas, onion and
water.
Cover;
vent
and
microwave on High 6 to 9 1/2 minutes,
or just until vegetables are tender; set aside. In microwavable
bowl,
microwave
bacon
until crisp; drain. Discard fat if using margarine.
Otherwise, leave 1 tablespoon fat in bowl;
stir
flour\tand
sugar
into margarine or fat. Stir in broth
until
smooth.
Microwave sauce on High 1 to 2 minutes
or until
thick,
stirring
every 30 seconds.\tDrain water from vegetables and add sauce; toss to coat.
Spoon into bowl; sprinkle with cooked bacon.\tServes 4.