Fish And Brewis

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Canadian-style hearty and homemade bread that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Canadian bread features Salt cod, Or hardtack cakes, Salt pork; diced. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Fish And Brewis

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 278.2

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This Canadian bread features Salt cod, Or hardtack cakes, Salt pork; diced. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. "Fish and brewis (pronounced "brews") is one of the oldest traditional dishes of Newfoundland.
  2. The fish in Fish and Brewis is salt cod and the brewis is made from hardtack or hardbread, which is available everywhere in Newfoundland and in specialized grocery stores across Canada.
  3. The dish is always sprinkled with scrunchions, crisp fried bits of salt pork.
  4. Fisherman's Brewis is sometimes the same as Fish and Brewis, but often the fish and bread are chopped while hot and mixed together, or fresh cod is used instead of salt cod."
  5. Cut cod into serving-size pieces.
  6. Soak cod and hardbread separately in cold water for 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Drain fish.
  8. In saucepan, cover fish with cold water.
  9. Heat to boiling and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
  10. Meanwhile, in skillet, fry salt pork until golden.
  11. Brain bread and place in saucepan, cover with salted water and bring to a full boil.
  12. Drain immediately and serve with fish on warm plates.
  13. Sprinkle with scrunchions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 278.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.0g16%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 48.0mg16%
Sodium 442932.7mg18456%
Total Carbohydrate 24.5g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 20.7g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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