• 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.