1 large fish fillet (2-3 lbs)
4-5 thin slices lean salt pork or slab bacon
1 large onion, sliced
3 large potatoes, thickly sliced or cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

Clean and remove scales from a large fish such as cod, haddock or halibut; cut in slices. Then cut some slices of raw salt pork or slab bacon and place them in the bottom of an iron kettle. Heat pan over low-medium heat.

When the salt pork renders a little and softens, put over the pork a layer of fish, then a layer of sliced onions, and a layer of thickly sliced potatoes. Sprinkle over each layer a little salt and pepper.

Add very hard crackers (pilot bread or chowder crackers are good but saltines will do), placing them on the sides and top. Add cold water to nearly cover them. After the water has begun to boil, simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.