Step 1

Cut fish into large chunks and marinate with juice of 1-2 limes, plus 1-2 tsp hot sauce, depending on desired spice level.

Step 2

Cut bacon into 2 inch strips and fry until browned, but not crispy, in a 4-5 qt pot. Remove.

Step 3

Cut onions into rings and potatoes into 3/8 inch slices.

Step 4

In same pot, layer fish, potatoes, thyme, chopped hot pepper, onions and bacon. Add salt and pepper. Fill pot with water until potatoes are completely covered. Add juice of 2-3 more limes. Bring to low boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked but still firm, about 15-20 minutes.