(See Broiled Fish.)

It takes fifteen minutes to broil. Or, it may be fried.

(See Fried Fish.)

Allow nearly half an hour to fry it, if large and thick. Do not have the fire too hot at first.

Broiled Salt Mackerel

Put to soak in cold water more than twenty-four hours beforehand ; change the water a great many times. Wipe the fish dry; dredge with flour, and lay on a hot buttered gridiron with the inside down. Broil over hot coals for ten minutes; then turn, and broil the other side. When tender lay on a hot platter. Serve with or without "Drawn Butter" or "Sauce Piquant" poured over.

Boiled Salt Mackerel

Soak as above. Boil in a cloth or fish-kettle, and serve with sauce as above.