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~ No Speed Bumps~ Ingredients:
1 baked ham bone |
6 quarts water |
1 rooster |
1 rabbit |
1 squirrel |
2 bay leaves |
several sprigs fresh thyme |
4 sprigs of fresh parsley |
2 ribs of celery,cut in half |
2 onions |
several black peppercorns |
4 cups tomatoes,fresh,chopped |
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots |
2 cups chopped celery |
1 1/2 cup chopped onion |
3 large potatoes,cubed |
2 cups lima beans |
3 cups fresh corn |
1 fresh chile pepper,chopped |
salt and fresh ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Put the ham bone in a large kettle with the water,bring to a boil,reduce heat and smimmer 1 hour.Let the stock cool down a bit.
2. Rinse the rooster,rabbit,and squirrel thoroughly and dry them well with paper towels.
3. Add the rooster to the kettle(use the giblets for another purpose or discard)
4. Add the rabbit,squirrel,bay leaves,thyme,parsley,halved celery ribs,whole onions,and peppercorns.
5. Simmer,uncovered,until the rooster,squirrel,and rabbit are thoroughly tender,about 2 hours.
6. Remove the ham bone,rooster,squirrel,and rabbit.
7. Cover the meat and set it aside.
8. Strain the stock and discard the seasoning vegetables and herbs.
9. Skim some of the fat from the stock.
10. Add the tomatoes,carrots,celery,onions,potatoes,lima beans,corn,and chile pepper,simmer uncovered until all the vegetables are tender,about 4 minutes.
11. Bone the rooster,rabbit,and squirrel,and remove any pieces of ham(free of fat) from the ham bone.
12. Return the meat to the kettle.
13. Add more water if needed to make a thick soup.
14. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors ripen and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
15. This stew is a thick game and vegetable dish,eaten with a spoon,it has a touch of red pepper...but not worcestershire sauce...It is not a burgoo.Any game such as squab,pheasant or admissible,but the ham bone is a neccessity.
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