I’m putting this recipe here mostly for my own reference. I make it every couple of months and I’m always having to Google the recipe. I caught it on an episode of CityLine, made it once and have loved it since. I have used regular bacon, thick cut bacon and ham hock for the meat.

1 small smoked ham hock
2 cups dried split peas
1 1/2 cups carrot, celery, onion, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, place the ham hock, split peas, bay leaf, and minced garlic. Cover with water, and bring to a rapid boil.
Once boiling, skim and return to a simmer.
Simmer gently for one hour and 15 minutes.
Add the diced vegetables, season with salt and lots of ground pepper and continue to cook for another hour until the ham hock is fully cooked and the meat is easily removed.
Remove from heat, lift out the ham hock, peel away the fat, and remove the cooked meat.
Place the meat back into the saucepan with the cooked split peas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve.

Serves 8 – 10. [source]

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