1. Place the soaked peas in a pan with fresh water Add the salt, pepper, herbs and onions, bring to the boil then cover and simmer very gently for 2 ½ hours adding more water if necessary.

2. Strain of any excess water and remover and discard the herbs and onion. Pass the peas through a sieve or beat hard to break them up. Beat in the egg and butter and season well.

3. Put into a greased heatproof pudding basin, cover with foil and steam for 1 hour. Serve hot with bacon joints.

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