Southern Catfish Stew

bengi's Note:

From John Edge's "A Gracious Plenty: Recipes and Recollections from the American South" Serve with cornbread.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb catfish fillet
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Directions:

1. Wash the catfish fillets and cut them into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
2. Fry the bacon for 2 to 3 minutes in a large heavy saucepan; add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
4. Cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
5. Add the fish and cook for another 20 minutes.
6. Correct the seasonings if necessary and serve hot with cornbread.

Reviews

[Chef #769863]

Very tasty and easy to fix.

[fpaige65]

Simply D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!! I cooked this dish for my gilrfriend, she couldn't get enough of it. Had my mom taste it, when she said "BOY! that was good!!" I knew I had a winner; she's a professional cook/caterer.