Southern Lady Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 large vidalia onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs shelled lady peas
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups ham stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)

Preparation

In a large dutch oven render bacon over medium heat until crisp. About 10 mins.Remove bacon and reserve 2 tbs. drippings in pan.
Add onion cook stirring occasionally until tender about 6 minutes Add cooked bacon, lady peas, stock, salt and pepper. bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until peas are tender and creamy.
Serve over hot cooked rice if you desire.