Hopkins County Stew #2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 -5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 green pepper, chopped
3 lbs canned tomatoes
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon salt
4 -5 slices bacon, diced
6 -7 medium onions, chopped
celery, chopped
24 ounces whole kernel corn
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder

Preparation

Fry the bacon in a large kettle; add butter and chicken and saute' until browned.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer.
When cooked indoors, cook for at least 4 hours, covering, stirring occasionally. After about 1 hour of cooking, Remove the chicken and bone it. Then dice the meat and return it to the kettle.
Enough for 8 to 10 persons, depending on whether you are a thresher or a file clerk.
For a large crowd, cook in an iron wash pot outside.