Rabbit stew & fatback

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Rabbit, dressed
¼poundsSalt pork
2cupsWater, cold
4cupsPotatoes, cubed
1cupTomatoes
2cupsCarrots, sliced
1cupCelery, diced
½cupOnion, chopped
2teaspoonsSalt
½teaspoonPepper
3tablespoonsFlour

Directions

Cut rabbit into serving pieces. Put into covered pan with salt pork (fatback) and 1-½ cups water. Boil slowly 1-½ hours or until tender. Drain, reserve broth. Remove meat from bones and cut into 2 inch pieces. Combine meat, broth, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, celery and onion in large covered pan. Bring to a boil and cook slowly for about 15 - 21 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add seasonings and flour moistened with remaining ¼ Cup cold water. Stir until broth thickens slightly. Suggestions: Try adding Blackeyed Peas instead of carrots.