charlie's catfish stew

Augusta, GA
Updated on Jun 9, 2011

This recipe brings back so many memories of when I was a child. My dad would go fishing and bring home a mess of catfish and make this stew. It is so good and comforting...I hope you will enjoy this. Make some hush puppies or fried corn bread patties to go with it...ummmm

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 6 or 8

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbles
  • 5 large catfish filets, cut into one inch chunks
  • 6 large white potatoes
  • 6 large yellow onions, i use vidalia
  • 1/2 package small, peeled carrots
  • 1 cup frozen okra slices (optional)
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tobasco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt

How To Make charlie's catfish stew

  • Step 1
    Use a heavy dutch oven with lid....Brown bacon in dutch oven. Cut potatoes and onions in slices. Layer the fish, then the onion, then a layer of potatoes, then 1/2 of the corn and next, 1/2 of the carrots and the okra. Add hot sauce and salt. Repeat, ending with a layer of fish. Cover with water. Cook over medium heat; bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes and carrots are done, about 45 minutes. Do not stir. Remove lid and enjoy....

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