3 pounds grouper, skinned, boned and cut into 2-inch cubes
3/4 cup lime juice
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound salt pork, cubed
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups canned tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Marinate the cubes of grouper in 1/2 cup of the lime juice, adding a little salt and pepper to taste, for about 1 hour. In a large saucepan, render the salt pork. Half fry the marinated fish cubes so that they are browned slightly. Remove the fish and set aside. Add onion, pepper, and celery pieces to the pan and sauté in salt pork fat until golden brown. Add thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste, and potato cubes. Reduce heat and let the chowder simmer for about 1 hour. Add the half-fried fish cubes and cook for another 20 minutes, or until done. Just before serving, add Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1/4 cup lime juice. Hardtack biscuit can be broken on top if you like.
© 1999 Encyclopedia of Fishing
