Rabbit Stew And Fatback - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cut rabbit into serving pieces.
Put into covered pan with salt pork (fatback) and 1-1/2 cups water.
Boil slowly 1-1/2 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 1/4 Cup cold water.
Stir until broth thickens slightly.
Suggestions: Try adding Blackeyed Peas instead of carrots.