Baked Fish

Baked Fish

A classic baked fish recipe from 1888.

Ingredients

  • Fish (4-6 pounds)
  • Bread crumbs
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Salt pork, chopped
  • Parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Onions, chopped (optional)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 pint Water

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Instructions

  1. 1Select a whole fish weighing 4 to 6 pounds. Clean and prepare the fish for baking.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, butter, salt, and chopped salt pork. Add parsley and onions if desired. Mix in 1 egg.
  3. 3Fill the body of the fish with the dressing. Sew the fish closed. Place the fish in a large baking dish or roasting pan. Lay strips of salt pork across the fish for flavor. Add 1 pint of water and a little salt to the pan.
  4. 4Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Baste frequently during baking.
  5. 5After taking the fish from the oven, thicken the pan gravy and pour over the fish before serving.

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