Romanian Pork Stew – the glass monocle

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs white potatoes ((about 6 medium potatoes))
• 2 lbs pork shoulder or Boston butt ((other cuts should be fine too))
• 2 lbs white onions ((about 3 onions))
• 2 lbs kapia peppers ((skinny bell peppers; can substitute with Cubanelles, Italian roasting peppers, or regular bell peppers))
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp thyme
• 6 cloves garlic
• 16 oz tomato sauce ((not ketchup))
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 quart water
• 1 jar quality pickles ((Grillo's are great))