Ireland’s last wild fish smoker is a 69-year-old woman dedicated to preserving the ancient ways

Smoking only wild fish such as Atlantic salmon and albacore tuna, Sally Ferns-Barnes is Ireland’s last wild fish smoker. Using ancient techniques she’s refined over 45 years, she’s an expert in salting, brining, filetting, and even labor-intensive cold smoking—using smoke instead of heat to preserve fish. Journalist Asia London Palomba meets her at her home near Cork. The post Ireland’s last wild fish smoker is a 69-year-old woman dedicated to preserving the ancient ways appeared first on Adventure.com.

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Ireland’s last wild fish smoker is a 69-year-old woman dedicated to preserving the ancient ways

Smoking only wild fish such as Atlantic salmon and albacore tuna, Sally Ferns-Barnes is Ireland’s last wild fish smoker. Using ancient techniques she’s refined over 45 years, she’s an expert in salting, brining, filetting, and even labor-intensive cold smoking—using smoke instead of heat to preserve fish. Journalist Asia London Palomba meets her at her home near Cork.

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