Arbroath haddock using traditional methods dating back to the late 19th century where the fish are first salted overnight to preserve them, before being left tied in pairs to dry. Next, the dried fish are hung in a special barrel containing a hardwood fire and covered with a lid. After around an hour of smoking, the fish are golden brown and ready to eat. The preparation of smokies remains a cottage industry in Arbroath, centred almost exclusively at the harbour area. However, one larger processor, RR Spink, supplied Arbroath smokies to several UK supermarket chains. It appears that, nowadays, the firm
Smokie Norful Live Smokie Norful Live Smokie Norful Live is a live album from Contemporary Gospel singer Smokie Norful. The album was released on April 7, 2009 through EMI Gospel. At the 41st GMA Dove Awards, the album was nominated to a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year. The songs "Justified" and "Dear God" were also nominated to Dove Awards for Traditional Gospel and Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year respectively. "Justified" ended up winning its Dove Award. The album was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The