How long do you cook split pea?

The cooking time for split peas depends on whether you're using dried or canned peas.

Dried split peas:

* From dry: 30-45 minutes for a creamy soup or stew.

* From dry (pressure cooker): 10-15 minutes.

Canned split peas:

* From canned: No cooking time needed! Simply add to your recipe.

Here are some tips for cooking split peas:

* Soak: Soaking dried split peas for a few hours (or overnight) before cooking will shorten the cooking time and help them cook more evenly.

* Ratio: Use a 2:1 ratio of water to peas (e.g., 2 cups water to 1 cup peas).

* Salt: Add salt to the water after the peas have started to soften. Adding salt too early can toughen the peas.

* Watch for overcooking: Split peas can become mushy if overcooked. Keep an eye on them and check for desired tenderness.

Let me know if you have any other questions about cooking split peas!