Rabbit Stew and Fatback

Ingredients

• 1 rabbit, dressed
• 1/4 lb salt pork
• 2 cups water, cold
• 4 cups potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup tomato
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour

Directions

1. 1

   Cut rabbit into serving pieces.

2. 2

   Put into covered pan with salt pork (fatback) and 1-1/2 cups water.

3. 3

   Boil slowly 1-1/2 hours or until tender.

4. 4

   Drain, reserve broth.

5. 5

   Remove meat from bones and cut into 2 inch pieces.

6. 6

   Combine meat, broth, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, celery and onion in large covered pan.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil and cook slowly for about 15- 21 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

8. 8

   Add seasonings and flour moistened with remaining 1/4 Cup cold water.

9. 9

   Stir until broth thickens slightly.

10. 10

    Suggestions: Try adding Blackeyed Peas instead of carrots.