Corn Chowder Recipe

In large kettle, cook salt pork or bacon until browned and crisp. Remove salt pork or bacon and pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add onions, celery and bay leaf; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add water and potatoes. Bring to boil; lower heat, simmer, covered until potato is tender, about 12 minutes. Add corn and milk; heat well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return salt pork or bacon