2 oz. salt pork, diced (if omitted use 2 to 4 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 med. potatoes, pared, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 c. water
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 lb. cod fillets, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 c. milk
1 tbsp. butter

1. Cook salt pork in Dutch oven over medium heat until golden; stir in onion. Cook until onion is tender, about 15 minutes. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 10 minutes.

2. Add fish to potato mixture. Cook covered over medium heat until fish and potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in milk and butter; heat until chowder is hot.

MICRODIRECTIONS:

1. Microwave salt pork in 2-quart glass baking dish on full power until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in onion; microwave on full powder until tender, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Microwave uncovered on full power until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.

2. Add fish to potato mixture. Microwave uncovered on full power, stirring occasionally, until fish is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk and butter; microwave until butter melts, about 3 minutes. Makes 4 servings (about 1 cup each).