Storing split peas
Store split peas in a cool, dry and dark place. For example, in a kitchen cupboard or larder. Has the packaging been opened? Then you can store the split peas for at least a year. Is the packaging closed? Then follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging.

Do you have any leftover cooked split peas? Cool the leftover quickly first. Then put the cooked split peas in a sealable storage container. You can then store the split peas for another 2 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

Cleaning/preparing split peas
You do not need to soak split peas, as the skin is removed, you can use the split peas right away. Just wash in a colander and boil in clean water. On average, split peas should be cooked for 1-2 hours on low heat with the lid on the pan. For the exact cooking time, follow the cooking instructions on the packaging.

Storage times split peas

Dried
Storage (unopened): see best before date
Store cupboard (opened): 1 year

Cooked
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 3 months

Preparation times for split peas

Cooking: 1 to 2 hours