Ingredients

  • 16 ounces south african rock lobster tail
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • salt water
  • 14 cup diced salt pork
  • 12 cup minced onion
  • 12 cup minced celery
  • 14 cup minced green pepper
  • 3 cups canned tomatoes
  • 3 cups water

Method

  • Thaw lobster tails; cut around edges of underside membrane with kitchen shears and remove meat from shells.
  • Cut rock lobster meat into 1/2 inch cubes; set aside.
  • Cook salt pork in a large saucepan until crisp.
  • Add onion, celery, green pepper and rock lobster cubes; cook over low heat 3 minutes, or until rock lobster meat becomes opaque and creamy white.
  • Add potatoes, tomatoes and water; slowly bring to a boil.
  • Serve piping hot with sea toast or other crisp crackers if desired.