American Medium Mrs. F.L. Gillette

Boiled Salt Codfish

Original Recipe

Cut the fish into square pieces, cover with cold water, set on the back part of the stove; when hot, pour off water and cover again with cold water; let it stand about four hours and simmer, not boil; put the fish on a platter, then cover with a drawn-butter gravy and serve. Many cooks prefer soaking the fish over night.

Ingredients

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  • 4 hours and simmer
  • 1 platter

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the fish into square pieces, cover with cold water, set on the back part of the stove; when hot, pour off water and cover again with cold water; let it stand about four hours and simmer, not boil; put the fish on a platter, then cover with a drawn-butter gravy and serve.

  2. 2

    Many cooks prefer soaking the fish over night.

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