1/2 doz. eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 2 doz. ramps 1/4 c. bacon drippings Clean and cut up ramps, using 1/2 of the stems. Place bacon drippings in iron skillet; heat to sizzling. Put in ramps and salt; fry until tender. Scramble eggs; pour over ramps and stir until eggs are done. Serve with crisp bacon and cornbread. Wild leeks , Round here we love em'. Course when you eat them you tend to smell like bad feet

Just wondering Eric, what the heck are ramps?

Brian

Morning Eric!  I have to join Brian,  What in the world is "ramps"?  But anything with bacon drippings in it has to be good!  Have a great day!  Uncle Tom

Ramps are also called wild leeks...

Here's a decent 'Net article about them

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/ramps/a/ramps.htm

And a couple of other informative articles / websites 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allium_tricoccum


http://www.wild-leeks.com/

Eric

That recipe brings back boy-hood memories.... if you want to RAMP  it up even more try adding wild asparagus and morel mushrooms

( 1/2 cup ) wild asparagus spears, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
( 1/2 cup) fresh morel mushrooms, thinly sliced lengthwise

Gosh you learn something new every day. I have not had too much experience with leaks but rod tenders additions i can handle. I agree with uncle Tom, bacon goes good with just about anything.
Brian

Posted By ROD TENDER on 11 Aug 2010 10:09 PM
Eric

That recipe brings back boy-hood memories.... if you want to RAMP  it up even more try adding wild asparagus and morel mushrooms

( 1/2 cup ) wild asparagus spears, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
( 1/2 cup) fresh morel mushrooms, thinly sliced lengthwise

I hear ya jerry, I grew up on this stuff, and a lil korn liquor

Brian they grow wild here in the hills of West Virginia, as a matter of fact I have a few recipes for them. I speak for myself, tween RHUBARB, Tomatoes, Ramps and peppers its perty much our staples here. I have a good many recipes on my forum, but you have to be a member to view them ( membership is free ).

By the way, here's a quick helpful tip on ramps.


Cut cleaned ramps in one-inch pieces.
Parboil in plain water.
While ramps are boiling, fry bacon in large iron skillet to point just before they become crisp.
Cut bacon in pieces.
Drain parboiled ramps and place in hot bacon fat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste; fry until done.
Serve garnished with boiled eggs, sliced.

Ramps are often cooked without boiling.

Some cooks break eggs over ramps during final seconds of cooking and stir lightly. Remove when eggs are done. Serve.

I have no clue where I would get any leeks. Would green onions be a passable substitute? Tom

Thanks Eric.I told my wife about the recipe last night and I think I will try it. I will also pop on over to your site.

Brian

Posted By Pegsguy on 12 Aug 2010 10:05 PM
I have no clue where I would get any leeks. Would green onions be a passable substitute? Tom

Tom, you being mid west in all you should be able to get leeks. next time your in your local grocery store just ask your produce guy.

Hey Eric. I had a question and sent you a PM.

Brian

B ,


I sent you a reply to your Pm and An E-mail just in case

My problem is that I am rarely allowed in the grocery store, I come home with too much "extra stuff" in the wife's words. ( She won't let me near a home improvement store unescorted either) I'll make a point of going with her next trip and take a look. Tom

Tom. I bet your wife don't let you near cabelas alone either.

Eric. thanks for all the great recipe's. I am going to try this one except I think I will also add asparagas. To bad wild asparagas is not in season right now here.

Brian

I am allowed in both Cabela's and BPS, however I have to leave the checkbook and plastic at home. Tom

Hi Eric. I have never prepared leeks before. how would I prepare them to go into this recipe? I see them in the grocery store whole, looking like giant onions. Do you just chop them up or is there certain parts to use?

Brian