Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons
Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons brings together tender salt cod and soaked hard bread, all topped with rich, crackling fatback bits. Salty, buttery notes meet hearty, comforting texture for a rustic plate that feels both nostalgic and satisfying. Serve it hot for a cozy weekend dinner or a traditional family gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 39
- Heart Health
- 13
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the hard bread in a pot. Cover the bread with several inches of cool water, put a lid on the pot, and soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Rinse the salt cod under cool running water; place it in a pot. Cover the fish with several inches of cold water, cover with a lid, and soak in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Add salt to the soaked bread and heat just to a simmer over medium-low, then simmer for 2 minutes. Drain right away and cover to keep warm.
- 4
Drain the fish and cover it with fresh water; bring to a boil. Cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Drain the fish; remove any bones. Stir the fish into the prepared hard bread.
- 6
Cook and stir the fatback in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Pour the fatback and drippings over the fish and bread mixture, then stir gently just to combine; serve right away.
- Calories 953.35 kcal High 48%
- Protein 46.19 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 160.89 g 59%
- Total Fat 10.77 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 0.37 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.75 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1378.91 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 17.21 g --
- Added Sugars 17.05 g High 34%
- Calcium 242.29 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 10.24 mg Good Source 57%
- Potassium 724.48 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 16.1 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 113.39 mcg Good Source 567%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Bread, Salted Cod, and Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 953.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Bread, Salted Cod, Sea Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 953.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons healthy?
- Newfoundland Fish and Brewis with Crispy Scruncheons has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 953.35 calories and 46.19 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1378.91 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.05 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required