Spiced Shad

Split and rub with salt and let it stand three or four hours; put into a pot with boiling water to cover, adding a teaspoonful of salt to every quart of water; boil twenty minutes, then drain; sprinkle with two tablespoonfuls allspice, one teaspoonful cayenne pepper; cover with cold vinegar.

Potted Shad

Cut into pieces, wash, and dry; mix two teaspoonfuls ground allspice, one of black pepper, one-half tablespoonful salt and sprinkle on each piece; put into a jar with good cider vinegar enough to cover; cover very closely and bake in a moderate oven twelve hours.

How To Fey Shad

Clean, wash, wipe dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, dip in flour and fry in hot lard.