by Suzi Bernert » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:37 pm
First rule - if you make ramps, EVERYONE in house HAS to eat them, it is a matter of self defense!!
You can use ramps in any recipe that calls for leeks, but be prepared for a more intense flavor.
Hubby’s people prepare their ramps by parboiling them whole, draining them, frying them in bacon grease, crumbled cooked bacon and a sprinkling of vinegar.
Some recipes I have collected and eaten through the years:
Ramps and Trout
Mess of Ramps
few trout
butter
catch a few trout, clean them
stuff them full of ramps and butter, salt and pepper to taste
wrap them in foil (seal the top and side edges)
grill them over hot coals or roast in hot oven
Fish is done when it flakes easily with fork.
If desired, serve with additional ramps fry in hot greas
Scrambled eggs and ramps
1 to 2 pounds ramps. cleaned and diced
6 large eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
Parboil ramps for about 10 minutes; drain well. Over medium heat, heat bacon drippings in a large heavy skillet; add drained ramps. Add beaten eggs; stirring constantly until eggs are cooked. Garnish with cooked, diced bacon, if desired. Serve immediately. Delicious with cornbread, potatoes, and meat or fish.
Serves 6 to 8.
Ramps'n Taters
iron skillet
4 or 5 large potatoes, diced
1 lb. bacon
6 eggs (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Fry bacon in skillet. Remove from pan and set aside. Put cut up potatoes in bacon grease and let fry 3 to 4 minutes.
Add cut up ramps and continue frying until potatoes are well done.
Put previously fried bacon on top of potatoes and ramps; let simmer for about 2 minutes.
If you want to add scrambled eggs, add after potatoes are done and before adding bacon.
Retired from LMEMS
Co-Founder and House Mother
Berndows Enterprise
"Time to eat?"