Fish Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. rock fish
5 lb. onions, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. smoked sausage (optional)
5 lb. Irish potatoes, sliced
1/2 lb. bacon
red pepper to taste
1 can tomato paste (optional)

Preparation

Fry bacon in bottom of 10-quart pot.
Add fish, potatoes, and onions in alternating layers.
Add tomato paste and sausage if desired.
Add seasonings.
Cover with water and cook 45 minutes or until tender.
Serve with cornbread or loaf bread.