Pease Pudding And Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham shank, on the bone
1 lb yellow split peas
2 onions, finely chopped
1 ounce butter
1 egg, beaten
seasoning

Preparation

Soak the ham and peas separately overnight.
Drain and add to large saucepan with onions and enough cold water to cover.
Simmer gently for 2 hours, ( the peas will become a puree,,,that's meant to happen).
Remove the ham and allow to cool.
Add the egg butter and seasoning to the peas and mix well.
Pour into a greased pudding bowl.
Using a steamer or a half filled pan of boiling water with a well-fitting lid, steam for 1 hour.
Serve warm with slices of cold ham.