Salt Cod Chowder

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Salt cod is used for cooking in scandinavian and spanish cooking, but isn't very well known in the united states. here's a tasty chowder to introduce it to the uninitiated.

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Steps

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Freshen salt cod by soaking it overnight in cold water to cover.

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Drain , place in a stewing pot , and cover with fresh water.

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Bring to simmer with low heat.

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Check to see if the fish is still too salty - if so , drain , add fresh cold water , and bring to simmer again , and drain.

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Fry salt pork in stewing pot until crisp.

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Remove fried pork scraps and reserve for garnish.

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Cook onion in pork fat until tender.

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Add potatoes , carrots , water , salt , and pepper and cook covered for about ten minutes , or until vegetables are tender.

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Add corn or hominy , heated milk , and freshened salt cod.

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Bring chowder to a simmering temperature , but do not boil.

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Garnish with the pork scraps.

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Serve hot , with freshly baked home made bread or rolls and butter.

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Ingredients

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salt cod fish, fat salt pork, onion, raw potatoes, raw carrot, boiling water, salt, pepper, canned corn niblet, milk