1# bag of split peas( yellow or green)or lentils! 1 cup diced onions( fresh or frozen). I smoked ham hock. 1 t. minced garlic in oil( from a jar). 2 cubes Knorr chicken flavour cubes. Dash of Cumin *Optional 2.5 cups diced turkey ham_ OR *Optional 1# sliced kielbasa sausage( however when I do it that way Max says it's not as good). Cracked black pepper or 3 pepper ground pepper mix (what Pa used) to taste(approx 1.5 t.). The ham and hock tend to be salty so I dont add any seasoning beside the Knorr( which tends toward saltiness too). Rinse the peas well and drain off. No presoak required! Put the above ingredients in a pot and cover with water plus about 2 inches. Always stirring, cover and bring to a gentle boil. Add water if needed to keep peas covered. Reduce heat and continue to cook at simmer/bubbles breaking the surface heat level( medium to low?) Just babysit it and stir it and taste it til peas are cooked-cooked/kinda mushy. Not firm at all but does not lo...