We all know that there is a strong “newfie” presence within Wilderness North… Alan and I even have a cabin back home on the ROCK. This week, I thought I would bring the tastes of Newfoundland right to your kitchen by modifying a traditional Newfoundland meal, using walleye instead. Salted cod, potatoes, and drawn butter is a meal we have at least once when we are home for holidays. -Nothing tastes better after a day of snowmobiling!

To wash it all down, I recommend a good stiff rum and diet
Pepsi (or mix of your choice)… hmm. That’s the life. Of course, don’t drink and drive or boat

Walleye, Potatoes & Drawn Butter

Preparing the Walleye:

• Debone and chunk walleye (it won’t take long to cook as it is fresh so keep the pieces a bit bigger).
• Fill a large cooking pot 1/4 full with water. Add salt, potatoes, and a small onion.
• When potatoes start to get a bit soft, add fish. Cook all together until potatoes are soft. Cooking the walleye too long makes it turn to mush so wait until potatoes are almost done.

Making Drawn Butter:
1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 tbsp flour
2 small onions chopped
1 1/2 cup hot water
salt and pepper

• Melt butter in a saucepan, add onions and cook for several minutes on low heat. Add flour and blend thoroughly.
• Add hot water and cook until thickened; stirring constantly. add salt and pepper to desired taste.
• Pour drawn butter over potato mixture and serve. Serves 4.