Hungarian-Style Yellow Split Pea Shepherd's Pie with Sausage | Hearty Autumn One-Pot Dish

Peel the potatoes, cut them into even cubes, and cook in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse the yellow split peas under cold water.

Finely dice the Kolozsvári bacon, slice the cooked-smoked sausage into rounds, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice or dice the carrots.

Melt the lard in a deep frying pan or pot, add the diced bacon, and fry until golden and crisp. Toss in the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.