I soake d my split peas overnight. They have been cooking over two hours and are still hard! Only difference is they are yellow peas

Peas won't soften

Posted by: Martina Park
September 18, 2016

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Sam1148September 19, 2016

Add a pinch..of baking soda.

PanfusineSeptember 19, 2016

second that, it mushes up perfectly!

HalfPintSeptember 19, 2016

They may be old. Old beans never soften. No matter how long you cook them. Sorry.

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