Dave Smith wrote:
> On 26/04/2011 12:41 AM, 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 had made several mediocre attempts at split pea soup using different
> types of bone in ham. A few month ago I saw smoked ham hocks at the
> butcher shop and tried that. Wow! That was the missing ingredient. It
> makes an incredible soup.


Smoked pork neckbones works pretty well too. I think y'all have talked
me out of making "chili". I'll just make a pot of pea soup. I have
some ham hocks in the freezer...

-Bob