Delicious Home Cured Fish Stew
This flavorful Home Cured Fish Stew is a perfect way to preserve fresh fish and create a hearty meal. Bursting with the rich taste of fresh tomatoes, seasoned potatoes, and crispy bacon, this stew captures the essence of comfort food. It’s an ideal dish for canning, allowing you to enjoy a taste of the sea whenever you wish. Share this delightful recipe with family and friends, and relish the moments spent together around the dinner table. With just the right balance of spices and textures, this stew is sure to become a cherished staple in your home.
5
Servings
N/A
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Fresh fish, boned and skinned
2 lbs (Cut into 1-inch pieces)
Large tomatoes
6 (Chopped)
Garlic cloves
2 (Minced)
Sugar
2 teaspoons (None)
Celery salt
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Cayenne pepper
1 dash (None)
Peeled and cubed potatoes
4 cups (Peeled and cubed)
Chopped onion
1/2 cup (Chopped)
Chopped pimiento
1/4 cup (Chopped)
Bacon
3 slices (Crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled)
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon (None)
Water
3 cups (None)
Brine solution
8 cups water and 1/2 cup salt (Made for soaking fish)
Instructions
1
Begin by cutting the fish into 1-inch pieces. Prepare a brine solution using 8 cups of water mixed with 1/2 cup of salt. Soak the fish pieces in this brine for 1 hour. After soaking, drain and set aside.
2
In a large pot, combine 3 cups of water, the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, celery salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Cover the pot and simmer this mixture on low heat for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
3
Once the tomato mixture has simmered, add the remaining ingredients: cubed potatoes, chopped onion, pimiento, crumbled bacon, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
4
Bring the entire pot to a gentle boil, cooking just long enough to heat through the vegetables.
5
Gently fold in the prepared fish pieces, being careful not to break them apart.
6
Pack the hot stew into sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar. Make sure to wipe the rims of the jars to ensure a good seal.
7
Adjust the lids on the jars firmly. Process the jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 100 minutes for both pints and quarts.
8
Once processing is complete, allow the jars to cool and seal before storing them in a cool, dark place for future enjoyment.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delicious Home Cured Fish Stew?
It is a flavorful stew made with fresh fish, tomatoes, potatoes, and bacon, designed for home canning and long-term storage.
How much fish do I need for this recipe?
You will need 2 lbs of fresh fish that has been boned and skinned.
How should the fish be cut?
The fish should be cut into 1-inch pieces before being soaked in the brine.
How do I prepare the brine for the fish?
The brine solution is made by mixing 8 cups of water with 1/2 cup of salt.
How long should the fish soak in the brine?
The fish pieces should soak in the brine solution for 1 hour.
How many tomatoes are required?
The recipe calls for 6 large tomatoes, which should be chopped.
How much garlic is used in the stew?
The recipe uses 2 cloves of garlic, which should be minced.
What spices are included in the tomato mixture?
The mixture includes sugar, salt, celery salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper.
How long should the tomato and garlic mixture simmer?
The mixture should simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
How many potatoes are needed?
The recipe requires 4 cups of peeled and cubed potatoes.
Is there any other meat in this fish stew?
Yes, the recipe includes 3 slices of bacon that have been crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled.
What other vegetables are added with the potatoes?
You should add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento.
When is the lemon juice added?
1 tablespoon of lemon juice is added along with the potatoes, onion, pimiento, and bacon.
When do I add the fish to the pot?
The fish is gently folded in after the rest of the vegetables have been brought to a gentle boil and heated through.
How should I pack the stew into jars?
Pack the hot stew into sterilized pint jars, leaving exactly 1 inch of headspace at the top.
Do I need to clean the jars before sealing?
Yes, you must wipe the rims of the jars to ensure a proper and clean seal.
What type of canner is required for this recipe?
A pressure canner is required for this recipe to safely process the fish and vegetables.
What pressure setting is used for canning?
The jars should be processed at 10 pounds of pressure.
How long do the jars need to process?
Process both pint and quart jars for 100 minutes in the pressure canner.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes approximately 5 servings.
What is the primary flavor profile of the stew?
It is a tomato-based stew that is hearty, savory, and slightly spicy from the cayenne pepper.
How should the finished jars be stored?
Store the cooled and sealed jars in a cool, dark place for future use.
Can I use quart jars instead of pints?
Yes, the recipe provides processing times for both pints and quarts.
What is the purpose of the 1-inch headspace?
Headspace allows for food expansion during the pressure canning process and ensures a proper vacuum seal.
Why do I need to fold the fish in gently?
Folding gently prevents the delicate fish pieces from breaking apart into mush during the mixing stage.
Does this recipe include any sugar?
Yes, it contains 2 teaspoons of sugar added to the tomato base.
How much celery salt is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt.
What type of tomatoes should I use?
The recipe recommends using 6 large fresh tomatoes.
Is the onion cooked before being added to the stew?
No, the chopped onion is added raw to the mixture and cooked through during the boiling and canning process.
What is the category of this dish?
This dish is categorized as a Stew and is ideal for home canning.