Lumber River Catfish Stew

Lumber River Catfish Stew Submitted by Dru Martin.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs catfish fillets, cut into 1" pieces
  • 6 oz bacon
  • 1 - 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 large can tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • your favorite sauce
  • cooked rice, optional

Instructions

Fry the bacon until just crispy. Remove.

Add the onions and cook lightly until just soft. Remove.

Place the onions and a small amount of bacon grease in a stew pot.

Add the potatoes, tomatoes, ketchup, water and Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 - 40 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and hot sauce.

Add the catfish and simmer 15 - 20 minutes.

Serve over cooked rice or by itself.

Enjoy.