An idiot's guide to pickled pike (and the best tasting)

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I always find it amazing how the vinegar turns the meat snow white.....Also, I forgot that the fish swells when in the salt water. I was surprised to see how full the Costco-sized pickle jar had gotten. Had to put some of the Sam's club jalapenos in a Tupperware and steal the other large jar from the fridge.

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just do everything in an uncovered plastic tub next time - way easier and the pieces get better and more even exposure because you can dredge them readily.

Of course at the end you put the rinsed/drained pieces in jars and top off with the spiced/boozed pickling brine per usual.
 
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"The fish is actually cooked by whatever acid (lime juice, lemon juice) you use to marinate. In a process called denaturation the structure of the protein unfolds and ceases to function as normal."

The acid is doing the unfolding - instead of the heat we're used to observing. Love me some ceviche - which is the same deal.
 

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"The fish is actually cooked by whatever acid (lime juice, lemon juice) you use to marinate. In a process called denaturation the structure of the protein unfolds and ceases to function as normal."

The acid is doing the unfolding - instead of the heat we're used to observing. Love me some ceviche - which is the same deal.
But does your wifes let you drink some beers in the garage...
 


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As long as she gets her red wine she couldn't give two rips what I'm drinking. : )

My wifes gets mad when I have a few beers in the garage...anyone else have that problem.

Remember that FBO post about our friends wife being uptight about him having garage beers. Was playing off of that.
 

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There was an older guy from my hometown who would deep fry pickled herring. I don’t remember it being good or not. But it has me wondering if anyone tried the same with pickled pike?

I’m going to preemptively pardon myself from inventing it if not. I enjoy pickled pike and fried pike nuggets just fine.
 

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There was an older guy from my hometown who would deep fry pickled herring. I don’t remember it being good or not. But it has me wondering if anyone tried the same with pickled pike?

I’m going to preemptively pardon myself from inventing it if not. I enjoy pickled pike and fried pike nuggets just fine.
interesting - sorta like protein based version of deep-fried pickles
 

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My wifes gets mad when I have a few beers in the garage...anyone else have that problem.

Remember that FBO post about our friends wife being uptight about him having garage beers. Was playing off of that.
I remember that classic, ah good ole FBO.
 

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