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Skid_Row_Joe
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Feb 28, 2014

Have (2) ham bones - now need to make split pea soup. Help!

Two good sized ham bones with meat and of course fat that will need to be simmered-off, and skimmed off from the top of the water stock, before adding split peas to make soup. Q: How will I know ...
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chast
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Feb 28, 2014
Hi--don't make it so hard! Not rocket science--just simmer the ham bones for about an hour or so, add peas and extras and cook until the peas are soft. The texture is smooth, so cook long enough to have the peas are like a smooth paste. We always add onions, carrots, salt and pepper. Enjoy!

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