Sugar Snap Peas With Bacon - Food Network Magazine

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Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds sugar snap peas, strings removed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 ounces bacon, diced - or pancetta
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until the peas cool to room temperature; pat dry.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon or pancetta and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until it is soft, about 3 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss. Add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Serve at room temperature.

Tip: Snap peas have tough strings on both sides of the pod. To remove them, pinch off the stem and pull the string; repeat on the other side.