Tasty Vegetable Stew

Ingredients:

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.