"Our ancestors found out that animals smelled/smell..."

Our ancestors found out that animals smelled and tasted better when placed inside the crackling orange flame.
Our ancestors found out that animals smell and taste better when placed inside the crackling orange flame.


Could you please tell me which sentence is correct? Should it be 'smelled' or 'smell', 'tasted' or 'taste'?



Thank you.



Best wishes,


PBF

I see. Thank you for replying to my post, Mister Micawber. You speedy reply surprised me.


Best wishes,


PBF