celery, 3/4 lb. of split peas, a little mint, shred fine; 1
tablespoonful of coarse brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste, 4 quarts
of water, or liquor in which a joint of meat has been boiled.
_Mode_.--Fry the vegetables for 10 minutes in a little butter or
dripping, previously cutting them up in small pieces; pour the water on
them, and when boiling add the peas. Let them simmer for nearly 3 hours,
or until the peas are thoroughly done. Add the sugar, seasoning, and
mint; boil for 1/4 of an hour, and serve.
_Time_.--3-1/2 hours. _Average cost_, 1-1/2d. per quart.
_Seasonable_ in winter.
_Sufficient_ for 12 persons.
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