Petits Pois au Lard

• 2 pounds freshly-shelled peas
• ¼ pound diced salt pork or bacon
• 4

Parboil diced salt pork for 5 minutes in water to cover. Drain. Melt the butter gently in a saucepan; sauté the diced bacon until golden. Add peas, peeled onions, shredded lettuce, water, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover saucepan and simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Add sugar after peas have cooked for 20 minutes. Serve hot.