Pease porridge

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsSplit Peas; diced
Water
1Ham Bone or Pork Knuckle
1Onion; chopped
1Turnip; scraped and diced
1Potato; peeled and diced
2Stalks Celery w/ leaves; diced
2Sprigs Summer Savory or
Thyme
2Sprigs Marjoram
1tablespoonSea Kelp, OR Salt; to taste
Water to cover

Directions

LISA CRAWLEY TSPN00B

Rinse and pick over peas. Cover w/ water and leave to soak overnight.

Next morning, drain, add remaining ingred., and bring to boil. Cover pot, turn down heat, and simmer for about 2 hrs. stirring occasionally. When peas are tender, remove ham bone or knuckle, cut meat from bone, and return to pot. Take out herb sprigs. Puree if desired, reheat, and serve in individual bowls, each topped with a small pat of butter. Serves 8. Source: Colonial Cookbook, updated as researched from The Old Farmer's Almanac 1792.