For the pork stock
1 Tbls. olive oil
2 lbs pork bones
kosher salt
10 cups water
3 fresh bay leaves
3 celery stalks, halved
1 onion, halved
1 head garlic, halved
1 bunch parsley stems
kosher salt
For the split pea soup
2 rashers bacon, diced
10 baby carrots, diced
1 shallot, minced
5 cups pork stock
1/2 lb. of split peas
1 tsp. garlic powder
kosher salt
black pepper to taste
1 cup diced ham