WISCONSIN FISH BOIL

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Number Of Ingredients 5

6 fresh or frozen white fish steaks or other fish steaks (about 4 pounds)
6 to 9 medium potatoes (2 to 3 pounds)
16 cups hot water
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

Thaw fish, if frozen.
Scrub potatoes thoroughly, removing and sprouts and green areas. Halve potatoes but do not peel.
In a heavy 8-quart kettle or Dutch oven add the water and 2 tablespoons of the salt. Bring the water to boiling over hot coals (or prepare recipe on the range). It should take 35 to 40 minutes. Add potatoes to water and cook 20 to 25 minutes or till potatoes are almost tender, adding more coals to fire as needed.
Place the fish and the remaining salt into the water with the potatoes. Cook 7 to 8 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Skim off fish oils while cooking. Drain fish and potatoes thoroughly.
Serve with melted butter or margarine and lemon wedges.