Pease Pottage
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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4 Generously serves four hungry sailors
ingredients
directions
- Place peas in a bowl and add water to cover by 3 inches.
- Leave overnight for cooking in the morning or soak all day to cook for dinner.
- Drain peas and discard water.
- Place peas and bacon in a large pot and add 8 cups fresh water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down to gently simmer for 2 hours or until peas are soft and easily mashed.
- Add water if necessary to keep from burning.
- Serve with pilot crackers (the modern equivalent of ship’s biscuit) and beer for a true shipboard meal.
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Reviews
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With that introduction, I had to try your recipe. With the addition of my choice of various herbs, mainly thyme, some salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper, it was wonderful. I found the recommended crackers to complete the meal. I served it in a crock. It was even tastier the next day! Thanks for sharing this with us.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Charlotte J
United States