2 lb bacalhau, soaked, flaked, bones and, skin removed
6 onions, md., peeled, sliced
1 tbsp butter
2 oz fresh lard, minced
1 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled, sliced
1 bunch parsley, fresh
2 garlic cloves, slivered
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tbsp wine vinegar
3 tbsp plain flour
1 salt and pepper
Directions
Cover the bottom of a earthenware or oven-glass casserole with one
third of the sliced onions, flaked cod, lard, butter, S&P, garlic,
use just the leaves of parsley, hand ragged, & thickly sliced
potatoes; Sprinkle with 1/3 of the vinegar and 1/3 of the flour.
Repeat twice, making sure you finish with a potato layer. Add the
olive oil, cover, and bake on a moderate oven (350§) for 30 minutes
or until potatoes are done, basting often with its own juices.
Servings: 6 servings
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