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

[CatDaddy]

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.

Stage 2:

 

[guywhofishes]

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.

 

[guywhofishes]

"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.

 

[johnr]

"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...

 

[guywhofishes]

But does your wifes let you drink some beers in the garage...

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

 

[johnr]

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.

 

[bravo]

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.

 

[guywhofishes]

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

 

[luvcatchingbass]

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.

 

[Kurtr]

"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.

Two weeks and counting and I will be in mexico eating ceviche every day i cant wait

 

[guywhofishes]

Two weeks and counting and I will be in mexico eating ceviche every day i cant wait

got a particular variety/style you prefer? shrimp, fish, octopus, squid?

stuff is so clean/fresh gastronomically speaking - hard to explain

keep your eyes open for ceviche negro - it's absolutely incredible

here's the story behind recado negro - the ingredient that makes ceviche negro taste like nothing I've ever tried. It's basically burnt chiles and corn tortillas - burnt meaning black (negro).



I ordered it not knowing what is was - I like to do that on occasion.

I couldn't believe how different it was (sauce kinda had the subtle flavor of old maids when you eat popcorn). WTF?

I went back a couple nights later and paid the chef $20 to come out to and make it for my family (Cozumel) while my daughter translated and I videoed. Ha ha. It was great - he felt like a star. It was awesome and now I know how to make it myself. : )