Instructions: Rinse the peas and let soak in the water with salt for 10 to 12 hours.

Bring the peas to a boil in the same water they have been soaked in add 1 liter water.

Cover and cook rapidly for a few minutes.

Skim off the shells floating on the surface.

Add the whole piece of pork.

Or cut the pork in cubes and add when the peas have cooked for 30 minutes.

Let the soup simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till peas and pork are tender.

Add more water to the soup if too thick.

Season with salt ginger thyme or marjoram.

Remove the pork cut in cubes and return to the soup.

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