Tasty Vegetable Stew

4 To 6 slices salt pork OR

Bacon ends 1 Medium onion, chopped

1/4 ts Pepper

4 c Chopped cabbage

1 c Chopped carrot

1 c Chopped turnip

1/2 c Chopped parsnip(optional)

2 Large potatoes, cubed

1/4 c Water

Render pork slices in a heavy saucepan. Cut slices in sereral pieces and return to the pan with the onion and pepper. Stir and cook slowly for 5 minutes. Add cabbage, carrots, turnips and parsnip. Cook for 1/2 hour stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Stir in potatoes and water. Cover closely and let steam for about 1 hour. Serve with freshly baked rolls. Makes 4 generous servings. Source: Heritage Collection ch.

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