Cape Cod Fish Chowder

Name: Cape Cod Fish Chowder
Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh haddock; 2 oz. salt pork, diced; 2 red onions, diced; 1 c. chopped celery; 4 large potatoes, diced; 1 bay leaf, crumbled (remove after chowder is done); 4 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh haddock
2 oz. salt pork, diced
2 red onions, diced
1 c. chopped celery
4 large potatoes, diced
1 bay leaf, crumbled (remove after chowder is done)
4 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Simmer fish in 2 cups water for 15 minutes.
2

Drain off and reserve broth. Remove skin and bones from fish.
3

Saute the diced pork in a large pot until crisp. Saute onions and pork fat until golden brown. Add fish, celery, potatoes and bay leaf.
4

Measure reserved fish broth, plus enough boiling water to make 3 cups liquid.
5

Add to pot and simmer 30 minutes. Add milk and butter and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until well heated.
6

Season with salt and pepper.
7

Makes 8 servings.