Rinse cod under cool water to remove as much salt as possible. Place cod in a large container, bowl, or pot; add water to cover cod by 2 inches. Cover and let cod soak in refrigerator at least 12 ...
Place the salt cod, milk, and bay leaf in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and bring to a light simmer. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes until the cod flakes easily. Remove the ...