I won't eat fish in a restaurant or from a grocery store chain.
I won't eat fish in a restaurant or from a grocery store chain.
You can get it with head on and skin so you can tell what kind it is. Also if you ever do try it, try to get a whole one smoked with bone in. Something about leaving the bone in makes it have a slightly different texture and taste, to me at least.
One other thing is make sure its smoked well, meaning if it isnt smoked long enough it can be too moist. I wouldnt want anyone to try it and sort of get a soggy smoked fish lol. Nothing "wrong" with it but I think its better eating.
Edit..person who posted about smoked sardines just made me so hungry! never had em and its going on list, thanks for suggestion!
(This ruined smoked salmon for me, I guarantee they won't disappoint however be warned you can't uneat it and you can't go back...)
Give it a go.
Would you say that this applies to smoked eel as well? It's always quite moist when I buy it and while I love it, now I'm curious if it could be even better.
I think this thread prompted me to buy a smoker and start learning to do it myself.
Capers, or specifically caper brine, also make for a wonderful addition. You could also go for a combination of salt, dill, and Old Bay.