How To Soften Hard Split Peas

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I made split pea soup yesterday and encountered 'hard pea syndrome.' I had soaked them in cold water overnight. The peas looked big and heavy with water, and I was sure that they would exhibit proper pea behavior once stewed: melt into nothingness. But no, no they didn't.My mom has explained this in the past as being a problem of brand.

But I had bought the brand she said was good, and still the peas did not behave. So I ask you:1. Why do split peas sometimes not soften and dissolve.properly.?2.

Why Are My Peas Hard

What can be done about this?3. Or are peas sometimes just unamenable to good cooking?I thank you in advance for your experience and wisdom. I made split pea soup yesterday and encountered 'hard pea syndrome.' I had soaked them in cold water overnight. The peas looked big and heavy with water, and I was sure that they would exhibit proper pea behavior once stewed: melt into nothingness.

But no, no they didn't.My mom has explained this in the past as being a problem of brand. But I had bought the brand she said was good, and still the peas did not behave.

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So I ask you:1. Serial number dbf viewer 2000 crack. Why do split peas sometimes not soften and dissolve.properly.?2.

What can be done about this?3. Or are peas sometimes just unamenable to good cooking?I thank you in advance for your experience and wisdom.I use a european-style hand blender. It delumps any sauce.