Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
2 cups dry split peas, picked over
2
5–6 cups water
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Rinse the split peas well, and discard the water (potted plants love it!)
2
Simmer the split peas in salted water for ¾–1 hour.
1 hour
3
Serve.
Notes
- •If you have hard water in your area, adding ⅛ teaspoon baking soda will reduce the cooking time.
- •Bacon, ham, kielbasa, salt pork, or smoked sausage may be added during cooking for added flavor.