BLACKCOUNTRY DISHES

GREY PEAS. BREAD PUDDING. FAGGOTS.

Grey Peas and Bacon

 All the recipes for grey peas and mushy peas you see well this is the blackcountry way, put the peas and pearl in a big saucepan add a teaspoon of bicarbonate and soak over night this makes them swell, the next day cut the smocked streaky bacon into small pieces and fry till is crispy add to the pan with the peas also add the sliced onion salt and pepper, you will find it needs more water, bring to the boil, now simmer for as long as you like but keep looking because the water wants be be topped up now and again, I say it takes about 3 hours to cook, keep a check on the water keep it sloppy dish it up with some crispy bread.

YOU CAN BELIEVE ME OR NOT BUT WHEN I TOOK THIS PICTURE THEY WHERE HOT IF YOU LOOK CLOSE YOU CAN SEE THE STEAM.

Next Dish Bread Pudding  

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