Catfish Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 lb. catfish fillet
1 lb. streak-o-lean salt pork
2 1/2 lb. potatoes
2 lb. onions
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste

Preparation

Dice salt pork (3/8-inch).
Fry or microwave until crisp, don't drain.
Dice potatoes and onions (1/2 inch).
In large pot place onions, potatoes, cooked salt pork, red pepper, black pepper and enough water just to top of mixture.
Simmer until potatoes are done.
Dice catfish (3/4 inch).
Add and bring to boil.
Turn to low heat.
Add tomato paste.
Salt to taste.
Bring to simmer. Stew is done.
Makes 3 to 4 quarts.