Salt Cod


This item developed and consumed since the time of long ocean crossings. Portuguese mariners and explorers were sustained by salted cod which provided preserved sustenance on the long sea trips around the world. It is now a delicacy and popular throughout the world from Europe to Central and South America and the Caribbean.



There are thousands of recipes for preparing this salted delicacy from boiled, to grilled, baked, and fried.


The preparation process normally involves the preparer to soak the fish for up to 3 days or par boil for 30 minutes or more to rehydrate and remove enough salt to ones taste preference.

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