Acadian Stew - Chicken Fricot Ingredients1 4-5 lb. Chicken (2-3kg.) 1/2 lb. Salt Pork (250g.) 2 Large Onions, chopped 6 Large Potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp. Flour (30ml.) 3 Qts. Boiling Water (3 L.) 1 Tbsp. Salt (15ml.) 1 Tsp. Pepper (5ml.) 1 Tbsp. Summer Savory (15ml.) Method Cut the chicken into serving pieces. Score the salt pork into small squares and melt in a heated skillet. Fry chicken in salt pork fat untill golden brown, turning pieces frequently. Remove chicken pieces from skillet and saute onion for 1 min. Add the flour and Saut'e for an additional 1-2 minutes. Place chicken pieces and onion in large pot. Add water, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper and summer savory. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 1 hour or untill chicken is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serves 8. |