What might have been a Christmas treat.

Heat and gut your fresh sardines......

wash and leave to drain......

prepare a crock of sea water (if you can get it) with a chopped onion and a handful of small tatties - - these local ones came from Helston courtesy of Lovells greengrocers in Newlyn.......

carefully lift the fish out whole......

and pull the flesh away, then be prepared for a most succulent and mouth watering experience - recipe courtesy of Margaret Courtney taken from her book, Cornish Feats and Folk-Lore - the best things in life aren't always free but this dish comes close.