Salt Cod Chowder Recipe

Name: Salt Cod Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb salt cod fish; 1/4 cup fat salt pork, finely diced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 3 cups raw potatoes, diced; 1 cup raw carrot, diced; 3 cups boiling water, or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup canned corn niblet, or hominy ((I prefer hominy)); 3 cups whole milk, heated

Servings: persons

1
Freshen salt cod by soaking it overnight in cold water to cover.
2
Drain, place in a stewing pot, and cover with fresh water.
3
Bring to simmer with low heat.
4
Check to see if the fish is still too salty - if so, drain, add fresh cold water, and bring to simmer again, and drain.
5
Fry salt pork in stewing pot until crisp; remove fried pork scraps and reserve for garnish.
6
Cook onion in pork fat until tender.
7
Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt, and pepper and cook covered for about ten minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
8
Add corn or hominy, heated milk, and freshened salt cod.
9
Bring chowder to a simmering temperature, but do not boil.
10
Garnish with the pork scraps.
11
Serve hot, with freshly baked home made bread or rolls and butter.

632

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb salt cod fish, 1/4 cup fat salt pork, finely diced, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 3 cups raw potatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Salt Cod 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salt Cod Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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