Fish Chowder
1 ½ lb. Cod fish fresh or frozen
½ cup diced celery
2 cups hot water
2 cups diced raw potatoes
1/8 tsp. Pepper
¼ lb. Salt pork (optional)
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tsp. Salt
2 cups whole milk
Thaw fish or fillets if frozen. Cut into medium pieces. Dice
salt pork into ½ inch pieces. Fry in a large sauce pan until
crisp and brown. Remove and drain cubes on paper towel. Add
onion and celery to drippings. Cook 5 minutes, stirring
frequently. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water. Add to
potatoes, seasonings and other vegetables ( celery and
onion) cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10
minutes. Place fish, cover and simmer until fish is a milky
white showing that it is cooked, about 10 minutes. Add milk,
heat gently for a few minutes to blend flavors. Taste and
correct seasoning. Serve garnished with pork cubes. ( pork
cubes optional).
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