On Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:41:14 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

> In my experience lentils are negligibly gassy while the same cannot be
> said
> of split peas. You may want to try your favorite degassing technique
> on
> the split peas before using them.
>
> The other thing is I always cook split peas with a smoked hamhock or
> similar. The flavors blend so well in my opinion.

I'd substitute pinto beans in that chili. Split peas are just wrong.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.