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Newfoundland Recipes

Pan Fried Cod Tongues Preparation Time:10 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 lb cod tongues, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup flour 1 -1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 - 1/2 pound salt pork STEP 1: Wash cod tongues carefully, and dry with paper towel. Allow 6-8 tongues per person. STEP 2: Put flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag; add tongues and shake until evenly coated. STEP 3: Cut up salt pork and fry until fat is rendered out and pork scraps (scrunchions) are crisp and brown. Remove pork scraps. Step 4: Fry tongues over medium-hot heat until browned and crisp on both sides. Serve with potatoes and peas. Baked Cod Tongues 1. Preheat oven to 450 F 2. Wipe cod tongues with damp cloth 3. Soak cod tongues in milk (which has had salt previously dissolved in it) for about 10 minutes; drain and roll in breadcrumbs. 4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 F for about 10 minutes. Hope you enjoy this traditional Newfoundland dish.