Step-By-Step How To Make Catfish Stew (South Carolina Recipe)

Today we are sharing with you a South Carolina tradition, Catfish Stew. We are going to show you how to make catfish stew the way we like it. If you have never had this, I ask that you give it a try. I feel like you would like it. It is one of our favorite things to eat once the fall and cool weather gets here. As the months start to fade to fall, there are three things we look forward to in the Southern United States, college football, cooler weather, and soups and stews. Nothing warms you up like a nice pot of soup or a stew. I have many favorites that I like to make, but one of them has to be Catfish Stew. The abundant catfish that live in the southern lakes are a delicacy in the south. Catfish is a moist, slightly sweet, and flaky texture. One of the main things on catfish fillets is taking out the bloodline before cooking them. This darker meat can have a strong fishy taste and removing it is the best practice. You are left with pearly white fillets that are moist and delicate. Considered by many as a South Carolina Traditional dish, Catfish stew combines tomatoes, bacon, potatoes, and Catfish filets to make a hearty and filling stew. Catfish stew was a staple along the banks of many fish camps back in the early days. Come along as I so you how to make catfish stew, South Carolina Style. In this Catfish stew recipe, the catfish breaks apart during the cooking process. You really don’t see much of it once it has cooked down to the consistency that I prefer. This is what makes a great southern catfish stew that is sure to please your taste bud! Thanks for stopping by and let me know in the comments below if you plan on trying this or if you have had it before. Thanks. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Catfish Fillets 1 lb Thick Cut Bacon 2 medium Onions Diced 2-3 cloves Minced Garlic 2-3 Stalks Celery 8 Potatoes Diced into 1/2 inch cubes. Red or Russet potatoes 2 cans of diced tomatoes 2 Quarts Water 1 Can Tomato paste 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce Texas Pete or Franks Red Hot is what I prefer 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Start with a large heavy bottom pot or large dutch oven. Step 2: Cut up the bacon into small 1-inch pieces. Put in the dutch oven and turn the heat on to medium-high heat. We want to start rendering out the fat of the bacon. Step 3: Once the bacon has started rendering the fat out, we will next put in our celery, onions, and garlic. Let them cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the celery and onions become translucent. Make sure to stir often so as not to burn the garlic and onions. Step 4: Add in the water. Next, add the tomato paste and hot sauce. You can also add in the seasonings at this point too. Bring the mixture up to a boil and stir to incorporate the tomato paste. Step 5: Add in the potatoes once the tomato paste has been incorporated, turn the heat down to medium heat. Step 6: Add in the catfish fillets. As the catfish fillets are cooking, I like to use my wooden spoon to break the fillets up. Step 7: I like to let the potatoes cook down really well. I will usually let this go on a simmer for roughly an hour or two. This will cause the catfish stew to thicken up slightly as the potatoes cook down and the stew reduces. Make sure to add a little water to it if it cooks down too much. Step: 8 Once it has gotten to the right consistency, it is time to serve it. Ladle out the stew into a bowl. Serve with saltine crackers and hot sauce. Southern Food Junkie Please consider subscribing to our channel https://bit.ly/32ejdG1 Social media profiles: Southern Food Junkie’s Blog www.southernfoodjunkie.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook:   / southern-food-junkie-1565357580427940   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernfoo... Did you know that you can help support our channel for FREE? Just do your normal online shopping by using our links and we will receive a small commission from anything you purchase! ThermoWorks Professional Grade Thermometers for cooking and smoking. These are the best in quality! https://alnk.to/gKOdkfU Click to see sales and bundles from Blackstone: https://blackstone-products.sjv.io/XY... Click to See Sales on Pit Boss Grills: https://pitbossgrills.77jaha.net/MmDveq Looking for a great Coffee Brand to Support? Check out Fire Department Coffee: https://alnk.to/goYHmSs Off The Grid Workwear: Tough apparel for the working class: https://alnk.to/9IbU5VM Anova Sous Vide Cooker: https://alnk.to/dLfkELs HItchfire Hitch Mounted Grills and tailgating accessories: https://alnk.to/eDP7D8w Amazon Store Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/southernf... Cold Brew Coffee Making Supplies https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.ac...