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Potato fricassee with salted pork

Yields1 ServingPreparation25 minsCooking45 minsTotal1 hr 10 mins

This low cost and comfort dish is popular in many regions of the province of Quebec.

 4 slices of salted pork
 1small onion, cut in two and sliced
 2 potatoes peeled and sliced 1/4 inch (0,5 cm)
 ½ tsp (2 ml) salt
 ¼ tsp (1 ml) ground pepper
1

Put the salted pork in a small casserole, cover with cold water, bring to a boil and immediately remove casserole from heat. Drain and rinse pork under cold water.

2

Preferably in a cast iron skillet, on medium heat, cook salted pork until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet and sponge with paper towel. Reserve in a warm oven.

3

Remove all fat from skillet except 1 1/2 tbsp- 22 ml. Add onion and cook 5 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and cook 5 Minutes stirring constantly.

4

Season with salt and pepper, add enough cold water to barely cover the vegetables, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 Minutes until potatoes are tender.
Serve accompanied with salted pork.