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Ingredients

  • 1 2-to-3-pound shad, scaled and cleaned, head and tail intact
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound double-smoked bacon, sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 baking potatoes, cut across into 1/2-inch slices

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Season the shad inside and out with the pepper.
  • Wrap the fish in bacon until completely covered.
  • Place the shad in a baking pan and add the wine, lemon juice and potatoes.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 hours, basting every 2 hours.
  • Serve with the potatoes and pan juices.