Mike's Bait Shop's Turtle Stew Recipe

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.