1 (16 oz.) bag split peas
2 med. onions, chopped
1 c. carrots, chopped
1 ham hock
1 (12 oz.) can beer
2 - 2 1/2 qts. water

Place all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on high for 1 hour. Turn on low and cook for 8 hours or until done. Salt and pepper to taste.