Fish chowder

• 4 ounces salt pork, diced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish
• 2 cups milk
• salt and pepper
• butter

Steps

1. 1

   Fry the salt pork in a pot until the pieces are crisp. Lift them out.

2. 2

   Cook the onion in the fat until soft.

3. 3

   Add the potatoes and water. Simmer until the potatoes are nearly tender.

4. 4

   Lay the fish on top. Simmer until it flakes, about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the milk and heat it through. Do not boil. Salt, pepper, and finish with butter and the pork.

Cod, haddock, or pollock. A delicate fish will fall apart and that is all right.