Salt Pork and Potato Stew

 Salt pork and potato stew

12 small red potatoes

¼ pound salt pork, chopped

2 cups water 

¼ cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon pepper

½ cup milk

2 teaspoon flour

Fresh parsley sprig (optional)

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain potatoes and let cool. Peel potatoes. 

Combine potatoes, salt pork, water, onion, chopped parsley, and pepper in a small Dutch oven. Bring to a foil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 45 minutes. 

Combine hot milk and flour, stirring until smooth. Add milk mixture to stew: cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until stew is slightly thickened. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately. Yield; 1 quart