http://www.vintagerecipes.net/books/twentyfive_cent_dinners/oatmeal_and_peas.php
1 - This is surprisingly good! The oatmeal makes lends and unctuous texture that is quite pleasing. I could try it, next time, with some Frenchifying flavours like bay and/or thyme, maybe some carrot? I thought of adding stock instead of just water, but frankly, I don't think it needs it.
4 oz of fat pork or bacon (about 4 slices of thick bacon)
2 onions, chopped
2 tsps of salt
1 tsp of sugar
1/2 tsp of pepper (maybe more?)
8-12 cups cold water
2 cups of yellow split peas
4 oz of oatmeal
- Cut the pork into lardons along with the onion and render the fat at medium heat for about ten minutes.
- Season with the salt, sugar, and pepper, then add the cold water and the peas. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the peas become quite soft.
- Stir in the oatmeal and simmer for another twenty minutes.