Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish Recipe

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1. Soak saltfish in cold water overnight.
2. Drain the water, add fresh water, and cook the saltfish until tender or until enough salt has been removed.
3. Add 3 cups of water to a pot, bring it to a boil, add the ackees, and cook until tender. Drain the ackees.
4. Remove the bones from the saltfish and flake it.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan.
6. Add onion, flaked saltfish, ackees, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes.