2 pounds cod or tautog fillets, cut into chunks
4 cups water
4 cups fish stock or clam juice
1/2 tsp saffron shreds
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 pound salt pork, cubed 2 medium-size onions, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves,
mashed salt and pepper
Place fish in a kettle; add water, stock, saffron, vinegar, and salt.
Poach the fish over low heat until it can be flaked with a fork but
still remains firm With a slotted spoon or spatula, remove fish to a
patter; reserve liquid to cook potatoes
While potatoes simmer, brown salt pork in a skillet, then add onions
and garlic and cook over low heat until onions are transparent.
Discard garlic Add onions and cracklings to the liquid.
Test potato cubes; if they are done, return fish to liquid.
Let simmer until the fish is completely cooked. Season to taste.