Down East Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: Down East Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb salt pork, cut into small pieces; 2 onions, peeled and sliced; 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 cups water, boiling; 3 lbs cod (either salt or fresh) or 3 lbs haddock, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 3/4 cups evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon parsley, minced; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 1 tablespoon flour; pilot cracker

Servings: persons

1/4 lb salt pork, cut into small pieces
2 onions, peeled and sliced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups water, boiling
3 lbs cod (either salt or fresh) or 3 lbs haddock, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 3/4 cups evaporated milk
1 tablespoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 tablespoon flour
pilot cracker

1
Fry salt pork slowly in soup kettle.
2
Add sliced onions and cook for five minutes.
3
Add potatoes boiling water and fish; simmer slowly until potatoes are tender.
4
Add evaporated milk, salt, pepper and parsley.
5
Melt butter or bacon fat in a small frying pan.
6
Add flour and blend thoroughly; add gradually to chowder, stirring until slightly thickened.
7
Cook an additional five minutes.
8
Pour over pilot crackers and serve.

2386

kcal

Calories

246

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb salt pork, cut into small pieces, 2 onions, peeled and sliced, 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 4 cups water, boiling, and more.

Yes, Down East Fish Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Down East Fish Chowder

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