Pinebark Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Pinebark Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. bacon; 6 md. size potatoes, about 2 pounds; 6 md. size onions, about 2 pounds; 2 to 3 lb. sm. catfish; catfish fillets; steaks of catfish, bass,; bream; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 3 to 4 cups boiling water; 1 cup catsup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 tsp. curry powder, if desired

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. bacon
6 md. size potatoes, about 2 pounds
6 md. size onions, about 2 pounds
2 to 3 lb. sm. catfish
catfish fillets
steaks of catfish, bass,
bream
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 to 4 cups boiling water
1 cup catsup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. curry powder, if desired

1
Cut slices of bacon into 2 or 3 pieces and fry until crisp in a heavy kettle.
2
Remove bacon and set aside.
3
Peel potatoes and slice two of them into bacon drippings.
4
Peel and slice onions; top potatoes with two sliced onions.
5
Top onions with half of the fish.
6
Sprinkle with about half of the salt and pepper.
7
Repeat layers of potatoes and onions; top with remaining fish.
8
On top of fish arrange remaining slices of potatoes and onions.
9
Sprinkle with the rest of the salt and pepper and pour boiling water over the stew, just to top of the sliced onions and potatoes.
10
Cover and simmer slowly until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
11
Meanwhile, mix together catsup, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and curry powder.
12
Spoon of 1 cup liquid from stew and mix with this sauce, then pour it over the stew.
13
Top with bacon.
14
Simmer another 20 to 30 minutes.
15
Ladle into soup plates and serve accompanied by corn bread or Hush Puppies.

1157

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. bacon, 6 md. size potatoes, about 2 pounds, 6 md. size onions, about 2 pounds, 2 to 3 lb. sm. catfish, and more.

Yes, Pinebark Fish Stew 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pinebark Fish Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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