Ingredients:

1 ham shank

500 grams split peas yellow or green

1 large onion

1 large leek

2 large potatoes

or sweet potato

8 cups chicken stock

Directions:

1. Rinse the split peas well and if you have the time, soak them in water in the fridge overnight.

2. Discard the water and add to the Slow cooker. Put the ham hock into the pot or Slow cooker and cover with water. Allow the hock and peas to cook on high for four hours.

3. Roughly chop the vegetables and add them to the Slow cooker. Turn it onto low, and cook for another four hours or until the peas have melted (stir every few hours) and the ham shank is starting to fall apart. Using tongs to remove the ham hock from the Slow cooker and remove and discard the skin. Chop the ham up into chunky pieces and add back to the Slow cooker and season with salt and pepperto taste.

Bon Appetit!