Pine Bark Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound sliced bacon
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 quarts water
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup catsup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a large stock pot until crisp; drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in stock pot. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
2. Sauté onion in drippings until tender. Stir in water, potatoes, tomatoes, and reserved bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 hours. Stir in catfish; cover and continue to simmer an additional 30 minutes. Stir in catsup and salt and pepper; cook until thoroughly heated.
3. Ladle stew into individual serving bowls. Serve hot.