Fried Smelts

Original Recipe

Fried with their heads on the same as brook trout. Many think that they make a much better appearance as a dish when cooked whole with the heads on, and nicely garnished for the table.

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Instructions

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    Fried with their heads on the same as brook trout.

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    Many think that they make a much better appearance as a dish when cooked whole with the heads on, and nicely garnished for the table.

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Recipe by Mrs. F.L. Gillette from The White House Cook Book (1887)