Creamy Spring Peas with Pancetta

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 cups shelled fresh English peas or thawed frozen peas
  • 1-pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1/4-pound snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces pancetta, chopped or can substitute thick bacon
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • If using fresh English peas, add to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
  • Add the snap peas and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes, then add the snow peas and cook 30 seconds.
  • Drain the peas and plunge into the ice water to cool.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Add the flour to the drippings in the skillet and cook, whisking, until toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and cream.
  • Cook until reduced by one-third, about 6 minutes.
  • If using frozen peas, add them here.
  • Otherwise, drain the peas, shaking off the excess water, then add to the skillet.
  • Cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the pancetta.
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