Baked Fish

Ingredients

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

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.