Acadian Fish Chowder
added 09/26/09
Makes 8 cups
¼ cup meaty salt pork, rind removed, chopped in ¼-inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
¾ lb. fresh or frozen cod, halibut, or haddock, cut in large pieces
5 cups whole milk
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in ½-inch pieces
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Place the chopped salt pork in a pot over low heat. Gently fry the pork until browned.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and cook at low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Fish will break into tender big chunks while cooking. If desired, adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper. Serve.
