Salt Cod Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Freshen salt cod by soaking it overnight in cold water to cover.
2. 2
   Drain, place in a stewing pot, and cover with fresh water.
3. 3
   Bring to simmer with low heat.
4. 4
   Check to see if the fish is still too salty - if so, drain, add fresh cold water, and bring to simmer again, and drain.
5. 5
   Fry salt pork in stewing pot until crisp; remove fried pork scraps and reserve for garnish.
6. 6
   Cook onion in pork fat until tender.
7. 7
   Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt, and pepper and cook covered for about ten minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
8. 8
   Add corn or hominy, heated milk, and freshened salt cod.
9. 9
   Bring chowder to a simmering temperature, but do not boil.
10. 10
    Garnish with the pork scraps.
11. 11
    Serve hot, with freshly baked home made bread or rolls and butter.