IRISH PORK STEW

2 lbs. boneless pork
1/2 lb. streaky bacon
8 large potatoes 
10 small onions
salt and pepper to taste 
2 cups cold water

Cut the meat into small cubes, trim away the visible fat
Cut the rind from the bacon and cut into cubes
Pare the potatoes and slice the onions. 

Put a layer of pork in a heavy pan, add layer of bacon, potato 
and onion.
Season with salt and pepper.
Repeat layers, top layer should be potatoes.
Add the water and let it come slowly to a boil. 
Cover tightly and simmer slowly for about 3 hours
Cook potatoes slowly to a pulp.