Southern Style Creamed Peas

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

butter

4 tbsp

bacon fat

4 tbsp

all purpose flour

1/2

of an onion , finely chopped

2 cans

peas , any kind, undrained (petit pois recommended)

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1/4 tsp

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama ) or to taste, optional

2 pinches

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste