2303. PADDLEFISH STEW with BACON

makes four servings


1 lb. raw cubed paddlefish
3 bacon slices, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 16-oz. can whole potatoes, drained and halved
1/8 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 16-oz. can tomatoes

In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until just limp; add onion and cook until onion is browned. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, ketchup, Worcestershire, pepper and thyme. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fish and cook about 10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, stirring often.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Glendive Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, 808 North Merrill, Glendive, Montana 59330