To Fry Brook Trout or any other Small Fish

Name: To Fry Brook Trout or any other Small Fish
Ingredients: as needed Brook trout or other small fish; to taste Black pepper; to taste Salt; as needed Cornmeal; 1/3 portion Butter; 2/3 portion Vegetable shortening or neutral oil (Originally lard. Substituted with vegetable shortening or neutral oil for modern preference.)

A simple recipe for frying small fish.

Ingredients

as needed Brook trout or other small fish
to taste Black pepper
to taste Salt
as needed Cornmeal
1/3 portion Butter
2/3 portion Vegetable shortening or neutral oil (Originally lard. Substituted with vegetable shortening or neutral oil for modern preference.)

Instructions

1Clean the fish. Wrap each fish individually in a clean, dry towel and let them rest for a few minutes.
2Season the fish with pepper and salt to taste.
3Roll the seasoned fish in cornmeal. Heat the butter and vegetable shortening (or oil) in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4Drain the fried fish on a sieve or paper towels and serve hot.