43. Preparation of Shark’s Fins

• 4 oz. shark’s fins
• 2 Spanish (yellow) onions
• About ½ pint

Comb fins should be wrapped in cheesecloth to preserve their appearance. Place the shark’s fins in 2½ pints (6 cups) cold water. Change the water three or four times over a period of 24 hours. The fins will soften. Heat 4 pints (10 cups) water to boiling point together with the onions. Add the fins and boil them for 10 minutes. Remove the onions. Drain the fins, rinsing them well with cold wate