Pork stew

PORK STEW

Ingredients:
1 kl. pork (pork shanks, pork belly, spareribs)
½ kl. salt pork, sliced
10-12 c. water, as needed
3 large onions, wedges
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 large tomatoes, wedges
4 potatoes, peeled, stew size
1 small head cabbage, 8 wedges
1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
3 large bay leaves

Cooking Process:

1. In a large saucepot over medium high heat; cover pork with water. Boil 10 minutes, remove any scum and foam.
2.  Reduce heat; simmer 1 ½ hours.
3. Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, peppercorns and bay leaves. 
4. Cook 30 minutes until potatoes are cooked through. 
5. Taste for seasoning, add salt as needed. For service: Arrange pork in the center of serving platter; arrange vegetables around pork. 
6. Serve soup on the side. Serves 8-10.