Smoking Fish
Submitted by UncutTriggerInWA on Mon, 2008-09-08 15:03
I can't see a search facility here so excuse me if there is a multitude of posts previous to this topic.
I have a fish smoker and I am still trying to get things right. My problem seems to be that the smoke flavour is much too strong and sometimes I don't get the fish cooked enough. All the supporting material for the smoker says 8 minutes.bla bla bla.. Have any of you people perfected this art?
My main aim is to create the perfect smoked Herring and Tailor. If I can get that right then I am ready to try other stuff.
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smoked herring to die for
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just a quick post script
make sure the fillets are skin down on the racks, that way you can tell at a glance when they are cooked.
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UncutTriggerInWA
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Herring to die for
Oh. I see... So you do away with the brine bit and use dry additives??
Does it matter what sort of beer I drink?
Based on instructions that come with the smoker I could only really get away with 1 beer... 2 at the very most without the missus getting suspicious. Anyway, I best delete this post as she will take over the cooking if she finds out
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milsey
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cant help with smoking but
cant help with smoking but there is a search link up the top of the page next to weather
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Search Facility
Why is it I always miss something and some smarty pants picks me up on it??? LOL
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Smoking
Dry the fish really well or the fillets make the rolly papers soggy and they stick to your lip, or use a oxy and have it on high, this really smokes the little buggers. Sorry UnCuttriggerInWA I'm like you, I would like to know a bit more about smoking fish and what is the preferred type and quantity of wood shavings that is needed to produce something even the cat wants.
carnarvonite
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Smoking Fish
Tried smoking fish a couple of time but the papers got all soggy and I couldn't get it to light,thought you do it the same as smoking rollies--joking.
I still use the brine in the fridge for 5-6 hours ,dry them ,rub in the brown sugar and away you go.Even take skin off as well
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skin is the best part
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HuggyB
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I dont bother brining herring
Just make sure you pat the buggers dry thoroughly, and possibly a light salting.
Get the smoke going before you put the fillets in (skin side down).
You only need a gentle smoke and my personal favourite is applewood.
No need to complicate it, keep it simple.
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7739ian
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Try Sprats
if you can't get the smoking sorted - these are Dutch salted herring - look like Mulies but taste like heaven with a coldie - i have not seen them for years but a mate of my fathers used to bring them around - i think they are to blame for my love of Lager. Ask any Dutch person you know for where to obtain - then let me know.
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Try Sprats
Here ya go 7739ian. I am a wealth of information LOL. Personally, there is no better food for my liking than smoked kippers for brekkie. My Father goes nuts over them also.
http://www.pure-sea.com/pic/smoked_sparts.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_sprat
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Legend Vince!
Only problem is they are in Russia and i am not keen to send my Visa details.
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Sprats in Australia
http://latviansonline.com/sprats/au/
The power of GOOGLE!
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Thanks Vince, i'm off to Freo next time i come up - the car will smell great coming home - Sprats, Malaysian takeaway and Turkish soap.