Source:

Lilann

Serves/Makes:10

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) marjoram
• 1 lb (.5 kg) yellow or green split peas
• 2 smoked pork chops
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, choped
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

• Cover smoked chops with water in a 4 qt pot and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and add all but potatoes.
• Cook until carrots are tender.
• Drop in potatoes and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until peas and potatoes are done.
• If too thick, add a little water at a time.

Comments

I used to use 2 smoked ham hocks, but now that I am a little fat free concerned, I have switched to the chops and find them even better.