Opossum Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 opossum breast and meaty legs
• 14 lb diced salt pork
• 2 medium diced onions
• 1 lb split peas
• 1 carrot chopped
• 12 tsp tarragon
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. Soak peas overnight
2. Drain and cover with 2 quarts cold water
3. Add rest of ingredients and simmer for 1 to 1 12 hours until everything is tender
4. Serve hot with oyster crackers