Swedish Green Split Peas With Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced
1 lb split peas, washed and soaked in 6 cups water for 6 hours-overnight
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 cube)

Preparation

Brown the bacon in a frying pan. Remove the bacon and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add onion and saute until tender.
Drain peas and place in a 4 to 6 quart pot along with reserved bacon and sauteed onions. Add enough water to just cover the peas.
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, about 1 1/2 hours, or until the water is absorbed and the peas are thick. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add more water if necessary.
Stir in salt and pepper to taste and the butter.