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
- 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
- Protein 46.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 160.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.37 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 48.75 mg Moderate
- Sodium 2172.15 mg High
- Fiber 0.21 g Low Source
- Sugar 17.21 g High
- Added Sugar 17.05 g High
- Calcium 242.29 mg Moderate
- Iron 10.24 mg Good Source
- Potassium 724.48 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 16.1 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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