Best Acadian Rappie Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, minced
• 2 Tbsp oil or butter
• 2 Tbsp salted onions, plus additional 2 tsp (optional)
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, preferably a stewing hen
• 12 cups cold water (or enough to cover chicken in the pot)
• 2 bay leaves
• 3-4 carrots, diced
• 10 pounds potatoes, peeled
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 1 pinch pepper, or to taste
• 4 Tbsp minced salt pork (optional)