I was lacking the the smoked Salmon but had a good supply of smoked Mackinaw trout and Northern Pike. I liked the look of this chowder. I extend my thanks to the originator of the chowder recipe.
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?241-Smoked-Salmon-Chowder
So I made my changes. The smoked Mackinaw was just right to flavor the chowder. The Pike cubes stay firm and give a nice chowder base. First I de-boned everything very well and minced the smoked Mackinaw very fine. Then I cubed the pike meat in 1/2 inch cubes.
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Then we cooked the base chowder until the potatoes stareted to soften, and then added the fish.
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Once the fish is cooked I then put the chowder in a double boiler and added the milk. I then heated the finished chowder to a hot serving temperature. Add a few oyster crackers and serve.
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This turned out to be a great dish and will be a staple at our house.
Kirby
That just had to be killer Kirby. Did the smoke flavor come through or was it washed out?
Kirby
That chowder is the schiznet ;D
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The smoke flavor was fantastic. It made the kitchen smell great. Our guest cleaned up the pot. [Lucky I hid half of the base chowder in the fridge.] They still wiped out most of a gallon of chowder and took the rest home with them. Here is the smoked Mackinaw I used. It took about 5 chunks to flavor two gallons of chowder.
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I am not sure who made this recipe but it sure turned out great. I like the pike because it made the chowder nice and meaty.
KC
Dang that looks insanely delicious!
How are you doing?
Sam
Doing better Sam. I get around for longer and longer sessions. Still neet to take a brake after a while. Thanks for asking.
KC
Great to hear! With those eats you should be back 200% in no time.
Sam
Oh man!
Looks excellent ;)