Conch Chowder

• 8 large conch, ground
• 3 lb. white potatoes, diced
• 1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
• 2 medium size onions, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 2 qt. hot water
• 4 cloves garlic
• 10 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt (to taste)

1. Fry out diced salt pork. Add onions, garlic and green pepper (cut up fine); cook until well done. Add tomatoes, paste, hot water and poultry seasoning. Add the other seasonings and cook slowly over a low fire for about 30 minutes. Add conch that has been ground fine. Cook on low heat for about 2 hours. Add cubed potatoes and cook until they are done. You may add more water if you desire a thinner chowder.

conch, white potatoes, salt pork, onions, green pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, garlic, bay leaves, barbecue sauce, poultry seasoning, oregano, black pepper, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=981310 (may not work)