How to Make Fish and Brewis with Scruncheons - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fish and Brewis with Scruncheons is a traditional Newfoundland dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for warming up on a cold winter's day. This dish is steeped in history and tradition, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Newfoundland.

The dish consists of two main components – fish and brewis. The fish is typically salt cod, a staple food in Newfoundland cuisine. The brewis is a type of traditional Newfoundland dish made w...

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Ingredients

  • 2 hard bread cakes, such as Purity®, split horizontally
  • 1 pound salt cod steaks, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ pound fatback, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place hard bread into a pot. Cover bread with several inches of cool water, place a lid on the pot, and soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Rinse salt cod under running cool water; place into a pot. Cover fish with several inches of cold water, place a lid on the pot, and soak in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  • Add salt to soaked bread and bring just to a simmer over medium-low heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain immediately; cover to keep warm.
  • Drain fish and cover with fresh water; bring to a boil. Cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain fish; remove any bones. Stir fish into prepared hard bread.
  • Cook and stir fatback in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour fatback and drippings over fish and bread mixture. Stir gently just to combine; serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    930 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 205mg
    • Sodium: 8763mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 77g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1744mg