This Kerr Lake Catfish Stew recipe takes me back to camping trips I enjoyed with my cousins. We would spend the day on the lake, swimming and fishing. When we’d get back to the campsite, we would cook a communal meal using the fish we caught that day – usually that was catfish. Catfish is very popular in in the Southern United States.
It’s generally dipped in batter and fried but I think this recipe is great for showcasing the mild flavour and firm texture of freshly caught catfish. This is a one-pot stew which means it’s as easy to cook over a campfire as it is in your kitchen. You simply fry some bacon in a pot and add some tomatoes, potatoes, seasoning and of course the catfish! To me, there is nothing better than a hearty stew after an activity-filled day on the lake.
To make Kerr Lake Catfish Stew, you will need the following ingredients:So, how do you make Kerr Lake Catfish Stew?
Place the bacon into a large pot like a Dutch oven, and cook it over a medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until it is brown. Turn occasionally while cooking.
Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, but leave the bacon oil in the pot.
Once cool enough to touch, crumble the bacon and set it aside.
Add the onions to the pot. Cover the pot and cook them for about 5 minutes.
Mix the tomatoes, tomato sauce, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce with the onions.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and allow the stew to simmer for 30 minutes.
Mix the crumbled bacon and catfish into the stew and cook for 10 more minutes until the fish begins to flake easily.
This stew is perfect as it is or you could add fresh cornbread to mop up the sauce.
This Kerr Lake Catfish Stew is a tasty campfire meal that all the family will enjoy! Make it on your next camping trip. Take some photos of your stew and come back to share them when you get home.
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