Split Pea with Smoked Ham and Allspice

9 cups water

2 cups split peas

1 smoked ham hock

1 large potato, diced

1 large onion, chopped

2 tsp garlic

1 tsp whole allspice

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp oil

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+ sauté onions and garlic in oil

+ add in everything else and bring to boil

+ simmer uncovered 1 hour or until the peas turn to mush.

+ stir occasionally and add water as required.

+ cut meat from ham hock and serve (optional)