JFK’s Favorite Chowder
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1½ firm fleshed white fish (Haddock, Cod, Halibut), I used 1 Cream Dory fillet, cubed
- 10 slices Salt Pork, cut in very small cubes, because I couldn’t get any salt pork I used 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion,chopped
- 4 stalks celery and a few leaves, chopped
- 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed, I used 3 potatoes
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 box chicken stock, or 2 chicken cubes dissolved in 5 cups water
- 1 quart whole milk, I used 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Fry diced salt pork in large pot until brown and crisp; drain and save.
- Add onions, potatoes and celery to drippings. Sauté until soft.
- Add salt and pepper, chicken stock and bay leaves.
- Simmer until vegetables are done, then and add fish.
- Cook until done. Add milk and butter.
- Cook on low until hot. Do not boil soup.
- Sprinkle pork pieces on top when serving.
Find it online: https://www.thepeachkitchen.com/2011/11/jfks-favorite-chowder/