Baked Smelt

1. 1

   Clean smelt.

2. 2

   Soak in salt water overnight in refrigerator; rinse.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

4. 4

   Pour boiling water over smelt and allow to stand for five minutes.

5. 5

   Place the fish in a baking pan.

6. 6

   Place a thin slice of bacon over each fish (if large) or a generous covering (if small).

7. 7

   Sprinkle with pepper as desired; add beef stock and bake in a moderate oven 20 minutes or until fish are cooked through.

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