fish chowder in cape cod

Name: Fish Chowder in Cape Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) salt pork, cut into chunks ~ or bacon fat for frying; 1 cup(s) diced potatoes; 4 cup(s) of water or more if needed; 1 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1 large onion, cut up; 1/4 pound(s) butter; 2 - bay leaves; 1 - small haddock, cod or hake, cut into small pieces; - paprika to taste

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Carol Junkins

Hanson, MA

Updated on Oct 25, 2013

Well everyone loves fish chowder down here in Old Cape Cod and we like to add extras in as well such as corn, green beans, peas, etc. But it is delish as is ! I use evaporated milk alot.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound salt pork, cut into chunks ~ or bacon fat for frying
1 cup diced potatoes
4 cups of water or more if needed
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 large onion, cut up
1/4 pound butter
2 - bay leaves
1 - small haddock, cod or hake, cut into small pieces
- paprika to taste

How To Make fish chowder in cape cod

Step 1

Fry out the onion in the salt pork or bacon fat until it is lightly colored. Remove salt pork.

Step 2

Add fish, potatoes, bay leaves, and enough water to cover. Cook until done, about 15 minutes.
Step 3

Mix flour in milk , stirring well to avoid lumps (or shake in a bottle until smooth). Add to fish carefully , stirring slowly. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
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