Boiled Green Peas With Butter

Ingredients

• 1 peck young green peas
• 1 gallon water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Butter (optional, for tossing)
• Melted butter (for serving)
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Method

1. 1 Shell the peas immediately before cooking. Separate large and small peas into different batches as they require different cooking times.
2. 2 Bring a gallon of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the peas and 1 tablespoon of salt.
3. 3 Skim the surface and boil rapidly for 20-30 minutes, depending on size. Taste a pea to ensure it is cooked through but not mushy.
4. 4 Drain the peas thoroughly. If desired, toss them with small bits of butter in a covered dish to coat evenly.
5. 5 Serve plain or with melted butter on the side. Optionally, boil mint sprigs separately to garnish.