You can enjoy former President John F. Kennedy's favorite recipe for New England Fish Chowder at home. It can be ready in about an hour for you to serve to your loved ones.
2 lb. haddock
2 c. water
2 oz. salt pork, diced
2 onions, sliced
4 potatoes, diced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 t. salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
boiling water
1 quart milk
2 T. butter
Simmer haddock in 2 c. water for 15 minutes; drain; reserve broth. Remove bones from fish.
Saute diced pork until crisp; remove; set aside. Saute onions in pork fat until golden brown. Add fish, potatoes, celery, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Add in fish broth plus enough boiling water to make 3 cups of liquid. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add milk and butter; simmer 5 minutes.
Serve chowder sprinkled over pork dice.
6 servings.