Toronto chef and restaurateur Rodney Bowers delves into his Newfoundland roots with this traditional east coast fish stew.
Piece of pork fatback, about 1/2 the size of a hockey puck, cut into small cubes (optional)
1 large sweet onion, finely diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup good white wine
1 lb. new or fingerling potato, cut into small cubes
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup water
2 lb. cod fillet, seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tbsp organic butter
4 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (chives parsley, basil)
Step 1: Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat on the stove and render down the pork fatback (drain off 75% of the fat and discard).
Step 2: Add the onion and garlic to the pan with the pork fat and sauté for 5-10 minutes, or until onions start to become translucent.
Step 3: Add the white wine, potatoes, thyme and bay leaf and simmer to reduce by half.
Step 4: Add the water and the cod and cover. (Turn up the heat a bit if you find the liquid isn’t reducing fast enough.)
Step 5: Cook until the cod starts to flake apart slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 6: Remove the lid and incorporate the butter. Check for seasoning and gently stir in the fresh herbs.
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