Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lb

fresh fish

boned and skinned

6 unit

tomatoes

large

2 unit

garlic cloves

2 tsp

sugar

0.5 tsp

celery salt

1 dash

cayenne

4 cup

potatoes

peeled and cubed

0.5 cup

onion

chopped

0.25 cup

pimiento

chopped

3 slice

bacon

crisp cooked, drained and crumbled

1 tbsp

lemon juice

Step 1
~12 min

Cut the fish into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2
~12 min

Soak the fish for 1 hour in a brine solution made with 8 cups of water and 1/2 cup of salt.

Step 3
~12 min

Drain the fish thoroughly.

Step 4
~12 min

Combine 3 cups of water, tomatoes, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, celery salt, and a dash of cayenne in a large pot.

Step 5
~12 min

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6
~12 min

Add potatoes, onion, pimiento, and crumbled bacon to the pot.

Step 7
~12 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook just until the vegetables are heated through.

Step 8
~12 min

Gently add the soaked and drained fish to the stew.

Step 9
~12 min

Pack the stew into hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace.

Key Technique: Canning
Step 10
~12 min

Adjust the lids and rings on the jars.

Step 11
~12 min

Process the jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 100 minutes for both pint and quart jars.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality, fresh fish for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired level of spice.

Be sure to follow proper canning procedures to ensure the safety of your canned stew.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and canned for later use.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Green salad
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

A traditional method of preserving food for long-term storage.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Fall
Winter

Popularity Score

65/100

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