Split pea (without ham) soup

Ingredients:
water
1 -2 lb pork (I use country style ribs)
1 -2 ts. salt
1 lb. dry split peas
1 cut up onion
2 cut up carrots
2 cut up potatoes
beef bullion (optional)
2 slices of cut up bacon -Fry bacon until crisp

1. In a large pot put your meat, salt, and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil for 1 minute; discard the scum from the top.
3. Add: peas and onion, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 hr. (You may need to add more water if soup becomes too thick)
4. Add carrots and potatoes. Cook additional 30 min. covered. Vegetables will be soft & peas will dissolve completely.
5. Add bacon, stir. Enjoy!