1. Pare and slice one quart of potatoes
2. Put on two slices of salt pork; fry nice and brown
3. Add one onion chopped fine
4. And one tablespoon flour; stir well to prevent burning
5. Add one quart boiling water and potatoes
6. Boil until soft then add one cup rich milk and one-half dozen large (may be stale) soda crackers
7. One large spoonful butter may be added
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