Lady Peas With Salt Pork And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Discard any skin on salt pork.
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.
Transfer pork to a paper towel to drain.
Pour off all but 1 Tbsp.
fat and cook onions over moderate heat until softened.
Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in peas and water and simmer, uncovered until peas are tender, about 30-35 minutes.
Stir in scallions and salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve over rice and sprinkle with salt pork.