Rabbit Stew and Fatback

• Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 rabbit , dressed
• ¼ lb salt pork
• 2 cups water , cold
• 4 cups potatoes , cubed
• 1 cup tomato
• 2 cups carrots , sliced
• 1 cup celery , diced
• ½ cup onion , chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour

Directions:

1. Cut rabbit into serving pieces.
2. Put into covered pan with salt pork (fatback) and 1-1/2 cups water.
3. Boil slowly 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
4. Drain, reserve broth.
5. Remove meat from bones and cut into 2 inch pieces.
6. Combine meat, broth, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, celery and onion in large covered pan.
7. Bring to a boil and cook slowly for about 15- 21 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
8. Add seasonings and flour moistened with remaining 1/4 Cup cold water.
9. Stir until broth thickens slightly.
10. Suggestions: Try adding Blackeyed Peas instead of carrots.