MIKE'S BAIT SHOP'S TURTLE STEW

Mike's Bait Shop's Turtle Stew image

Southern turtle stew made with potatoes and onions. Much like a clam chowder. Good, hearty and filling. Turkey may be used in place of chicken.

Provided by Mike's Bait & Tackle

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Pork

Time 4h

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 pounds turtle meat, without bones
8 pounds chicken meat with bones
8 pounds boneless pork roast
10 large onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
6 pounds potatoes - peeled and cubed
2 cups butter
2 quarts half-and-half cream
2 gallons milk

Steps:

Place the turtle, chicken and pork meat into separate pots with enough water to cover the meat. Bring each one to a boil, and cook until tender. Discard the water from the turtle and pork, but save the chicken stock. Debone all of the meat, tear or cut into bite-size pieces, and set aside.
In a very large stockpot, combine the three meats, onion and reserved chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and cook until the onions are tender, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Potatoes can be prepared during this time.
Add the potatoes and butter to the stockpot, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are not quite cooked through. Reduce heat to low, and let the soup simmer down. Stir in the half and half cream and milk. Bring the soup to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes. Be careful not to curdle the dairy by getting it too hot. Serve soup hot with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 168 mg, Sugar 3.8 g