Sort peas; place in large heavy ... occasionally until quite thick. Taste - you may need to add a bit more salt, depending on how salty the salt pork was.
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, soak rinsed peas in 2 cups cold water ... cups water, celery tops, onion, garlic and ham ... 3 quarts, 10-12 servings.
Use a medium size pretty glass bowl. Spread peas in bottom. Add each ingredient ... the dressing over top to make topping. Make sure the dressing ... advance and serve well-chilled.