Preparing the Herrings in the old days in Ardglass.
Felix Elmores Recipe
"Take a dozen boned Ardglass herring leave them flat on the table.
Dust with salt & pepper.
Roll from the tail up.
Place in a greased tin each herring supporting the next to keep them from unfolding.
Add a good malt vinegar which should be seen between the herrings.
Add a sprinkling of all spice.
Cook in the oven until the herrings are a nice brown colour.
you can pot any herrings but none taste better than Ardglass .
Bon-Appetite
Ted.
Ann's Recipe for potted herrings, which, by the way, are only in season in June and July.
Just roll up the herrings.
Place them in a casserole dish.
Add black pepper.
Half fill the dish with white vinegar and a little water.
Drizzle some honey over the top.
Bake in a medium oven for about 30 mins.
Gorgeous.
01/09/2007