A cold weather, soul warming dish at the Brouillette family table . . . - South Dundas Inbox, photos

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped in dice-sized pieces
• 2 onions chopped finely
• 8 cups chicken stock (or water)
• 500 g pork hock (or larger)
• 2 cups (350g bag) yellow split peas
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp parsley
• salt/pepper to taste