Created by dienia b on November 22, 2021
Step 1: Cover the fish with cool water.
Step 2: Let stand 12 hours.
Step 3: Drain.
Step 4: Arrange the fish in Dutch oven.
Step 5: Cover again with cool water.
Step 6: Bring to a boil and drain.
Step 7: Return fish to the pan.
Step 8: Take potatoes and slice very thin, add them to the fish.
Step 9: Pour in 1/2 cup water.
Step 10: Cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes possibly till cod and potatoes are tender, adding more water if necessary to keep from scorching. Remove from the heat.
Step 11: Cool till the mix can be handled easily. Remove any bones from the fish and drain mix well.
Step 12: Mash fish and potatoes and blend in the melted butter and pepper.
Step 13: The cakes about 3-inches in diameter and 1-inch thick.
Step 14: Dip well in flour.
Step 15: Heat butter in a large skillet and fry cakes, turning to brown both sides. Serve cakes on slices of toast and top each with poached egg, then a strip of bacon.