The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
July 13th : RED MULLET
These fish, called by some “sea woodcocks,” are, like their feathered namesakes, dressed entire. They should be enveloped in oiled paper, and put into boiling lard in the frying-pan, and turned occasionally for a quarter of an hour; before serving take off the paper, and garnish the dish with slices of lemon.