Catfish Stew

5 pounds catfish, dressed
     1/2 pound bacon, diced
     3 pounds red potatoes, diced
     2 pounds white onions, diced
     5 cups water
     6 eggs, hard boiled, diced
     1 4-ounce can pimento, drained and diced
     1 6-ounce can evaporated milk
     salt and pepper to taste

Fry fish using corn meal, milk and seasonings until flesh flakes when poked with a fork. Fry bacon until crisp; remove from skillet and set aside. Fry potatoes and onion in bacon drippings until tender. Place fish in 4 cups water in cast iron dutch oven. Add bacon, potatoes, onion, eggs and pimento. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding water if needed. Add milk, stirring constantly, while seasoning with salt and pepper.

Catfish Recipes | Recipes Index | Fishing Guide

David A. Dawson
info@carlylelake.com
Date Last Modified: 2/4/99