Poached Salt Cod

Serves: 2

Llewellyn Gorczany

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

55

Sweetness

53

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 medium

Onion (halved)

3 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

Directions:

1

Divide cod between 2 large bowls and cover with cold water by 2 inches

2

Soak cod, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days (see note below)

3

Refrigerate until ready to use

4

Drain cod and transfer to a 6- to 8-quart pot with water, onion, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns

5

Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat

6

(Cod will just flake; do not boil or it will become tough

7

) Gently transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a platter, discarding cooking liquid and seasonings

8

Serve warm or at room temperature

9

Divide cod between 2 large bowls and cover with cold water by 2 inches

10

Soak cod, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days (see note below)

11

Refrigerate until ready to use

12

Drain cod and transfer to a 6- to 8-quart pot with water, onion, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns

13

Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat

14

(Cod will just flake; do not boil or it will become tough

15

) Gently transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a platter, discarding cooking liquid and seasonings

16

Serve warm or at room temperature