CAPE COD CHIPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut each fillet into 3 pieces and dry on paper towels.
• Heat the fat until the end of a wooden spoon bubbles, about 375*.
• Mix flour with salt and pepper in a flat dish.
• Mix egg and water in a bowl.
• Dredge cod pieces on all sides and shake off excess flour.
• Dip dredged pieces into egg wash and shake off excess egg.
• Dip into flour once again and shake off excess flour.
• Fry in hot fat until the pieces are nicely browned.Don't crowd the pan. Depending on the thickness of the fish it could take 2 to 5 minutes. Try to turn no more than once.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with a lemon wedge, Recipe #406770 and fries.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and lemon juice and mix until very smooth.
• Add 1/2 pound of the cheese and gently mix by hand until just combined. Refrigerate the sauce.
• Fry bacon.
• Drain off fat.
• Chop bacon and set aside.
• Wash and slice the potatoes into chips-a little on the thick side, you want them sturdy.
• Soak the chips in cold water for at least 5 minutes to remove excess starch.
• Drain the chips, give them a quick rinse and pat dry.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
• Fry the chips 4-6 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• You may need to do this in several batches to prevent overcrowding. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Place a 1/4-inch layer of sauce over the entire surface of a large, oven safe serving plate.
• Evenly sprinkle the reserved cheese crumbles and bacon over the sauce.
• Place the plate under the broiler until the cheese melts and slightly browns. Remove plate and pile the chips directly onto the warm sauce and serve immediately.