Jamaican Ackee %26 Saltfish

Ingredients

• 4-6 bacon slices chopped

• ½ pound boneless salted codfish

• ¼ cup vegetable oil or more

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 sprig fresh thyme

• 1 onions chopped

• 2 tomatoes diced

• 2 scallions chopped

• 1 small bell pepper sliced

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika optional

• 1 scotch bonnet pepper pierced sub cayenne pepper about ½ teaspoons

• 18-20 ounce can ackee, drained

Instructions

1. Soak salt cod fish in water overnight, if needed boil to get rid of excess salt. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown and crisp this may take about 3-5 minutes

3. Then remove bacon form skillet and transfer to a plate.

4. There will be some bacon drippings left in the pan, remove and leave about 1-2 Tablespoons bacon.

5. Add about 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan. Followed by onions, garlic, thyme, and green onions.

6. Sauté for about a minute, stirring occasionally to prevent any burns.

7. Followed by tomatoes continue cooking for about 3 minutes then add, hot pepper, white pepper, mix until ingredients have been thoroughly combined. Cook for about 5 minutes or more. Add water as needed

8. Finally throw in salt fish, cook for a few minutes then add ackee and cook for another 3 minutes or more - adjust the seasoning to taste. Remove from the heat and let it cool. You may prepare this a day in advance.