Boeuf Bourguignon

Name: Boeuf Bourguignon
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Salad or peanut oil; 2 large slices fatback; 1 1/2 cups Carrots, diced; 2 pounds Rump roast, cut into ¼-in slices; 2 mediums Onions; 1 clove Garlic, minced fine; 2 Shallots, finely chopped; 1/2 pound Mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 bottle Burgundy wine; cup Cognac; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste