Maine Fish Chowder Recipe
Description: Dive into the comforting flavors of Maine with this hearty and flavorful Fish Chowder recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or for sharing with friends and family, this dish combines tender haddock fillets, creamy potatoes, and aromatic onions in a rich and satisfying broth. With a touch of salt pork for depth of flavor, this chowder is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Review Count: 3
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 466.6
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 152.1mg
- Sodium: 1582.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.4g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 43.4g
Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | salt pork |
| 4 | raw potatoes |
| 3 | onions |
| 2 | haddock fillets |
| 3 | milk |
| 2 | butter |
| 1 | margarine |
| 1/4 | salt |
| To taste | pepper |
Instructions:
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Render Salt Pork: Begin by frying the salt pork in a heavy kettle until all the fat has been rendered. Once done, remove the rendered fat and set aside.
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Prepare Potatoes and Onions: Peel and dice the raw potatoes, and finely chop the onions. Add them to the kettle with the rendered fat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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Cook Potatoes and Onions: Cover the potatoes and onions with hot water and cook over medium heat, covered, for approximately 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender. Be careful not to overcook.
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Prepare Haddock: While the potatoes and onions are cooking, cut the haddock fillets into large chunks and place them in another saucepan. Cover the fish with boiling water, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
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Cook Fish: Cook the fish slowly over low heat, covered, until it is fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and strain the liquid. Reserve the liquid and remove any bones from the fish.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked fish and the strained liquid to the potato-onion mixture in the kettle. Pour in the milk and heat the chowder through for about 5 minutes.
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Add Seasonings: Stir in the butter and season with pepper to taste. Adjust salt and pepper as needed, depending on your preference.
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Serve: Once heated through and well combined, ladle the Maine Fish Chowder into bowls and serve immediately.
Enjoy your delicious Maine Fish Chowder, perfect for any occasion! 🐟🍲
