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Fresh Peas Old Style
Fresh peas simmered with lean salt pork, lettuce and leeks, then lightly thickened with butter and flour.
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Step 1
Cut two ounces of lean raw cured unsmoked salt pork into small squares and finely chop one white onion. Put in a saucepan with one teaspoon of melted butter and fry until golden.
Step 2
Add one pint of fresh shelled peas and half a pint of prepared white veal stock. Tie six washed green lettuce leaves and two cleaned leeks into a bundle and add to the pan. Season with half a teaspoon each of salt and sugar and two saltspoons of pepper.
Step 3
Cover and boil gently for forty-five minutes, until the peas are tender and the pork is thoroughly cooked, checking that the mixture reaches at least 165°F. Remove and discard the lettuce and leek bundle.
Step 4
Mix the separate tablespoon of butter with one teaspoon of flour on a plate. Add this mixture little by little to the peas, tossing over the heat until the flour is cooked and the sauce is lightly thickened. Transfer to a vegetable dish and serve hot.
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