Fish Stew
["5 lb. rock fish", "5 lb. onions, sliced", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 lb. smoked sausage (optional)", "5 lb. Irish potatoes, sliced", "1/2 lb. bacon", "red pepper to taste", "1 can tomato paste (optional)"]
["Fry bacon in bottom of 10-quart pot.", "Add fish, potatoes, and onions in alternating layers.", "Add tomato paste and sausage if desired.", "Add seasonings.", "Cover with water and cook 45 minutes or until tender.", "Serve with cornbread or loaf bread."]
["rock fish", "onions", "salt", "sausage", "Irish potatoes", "bacon", "red pepper", "tomato paste"]