Cooking. A lil off topic - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishwhisperer619 · 04-01-2014, 09:53 AM

Anybody here ever smoke bluefin? I have a lot of it and have prepared it a few different ways but never smoked. Thanks guys

Phatford · 04-01-2014, 09:55 AM

I made jerky out of the bellies... Probably the best jerky I have ever had! I would imagine Smoked BF would be good too! Just make sure you don't skimp on the brine and do it right.

buddha · 04-01-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

Anybody here ever smoke bluefin? I have a lot of it and have prepared it a few different ways but never smoked. Thanks guys

What smoker are you using to do it?

Fishwhisperer619 · 04-01-2014, 10:26 AM

Its a masterbuilt 30 electric smoker

buddha · 04-01-2014, 10:40 AM

Pretty simple to do.

Basic brine 1 cup salt 1 cup sugar 1 gallon of water, few bay leaves, few cut lemons.

Cut the fish skin on in half lb. or lb. pieces.

Let it brine for 3- 4hours.

Take them out and let them dry completely.

Smoke them slowly at 190-200 degrees if you can.

Smoke them until they are firm but not dried out. This can vary so you have to check them after a few hours. They can take anywhere from 2-4/5 hours depending on how firm you like them.

Good luck.

makobob · 04-01-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

Pretty simple to do.

Basic brine 1 cup salt 1 cup sugar 1 gallon of water, few bay leaves, few cut lemons.

Cut the fish skin on in half lb. or lb. pieces.

Let it brine for 3- 4hours.

Take them out and let them dry completely.

Smoke them slowly at 190-200 degrees if you can.

Smoke them until they are firm but not dried out. This can vary so you have to check them after a few hours. They can take anywhere from 2-4/5 hours depending on how firm you like them.

Good luck.

Buddha, that is ANOTHER recipe WITH out RAISINS, que paso amigo?

buddha · 04-01-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Buddha, that is ANOTHER recipe WITH out RAISINS, que paso amigo?

Haha I will be sure to make some dishes with d@amn raisins on the Las Encantadas trip!

Fishwhisperer619 · 04-01-2014, 01:01 PM

Thanks a lot fellas appreciate it!

ChristLike · 04-01-2014, 01:28 PM

If you need any help getting rid of the Bluefin, let me know. if you want to smoke it just put it on the grill with wet wood chips the chips can be soaked in w/e flavor you want

04-01-2014, 09:53 AM	#1
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Cooking. A lil off topic Anybody here ever smoke bluefin? I have a lot of it and have prepared it a few different ways but never smoked. Thanks guys

04-01-2014, 01:28 PM	#9
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	If you need any help getting rid of the Bluefin, let me know. if you want to smoke it just put it on the grill with wet wood chips the chips can be soaked in w/e flavor you want __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14*

04-01-2014, 09:55 AM	#2
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I made jerky out of the bellies... Probably the best jerky I have ever had! I would imagine Smoked BF would be good too! Just make sure you don't skimp on the brine and do it right.

04-01-2014, 10:26 AM	#4
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Its a masterbuilt 30 electric smoker

04-01-2014, 10:40 AM	#5
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Pretty simple to do. Basic brine 1 cup salt 1 cup sugar 1 gallon of water, few bay leaves, few cut lemons. Cut the fish skin on in half lb. or lb. pieces. Let it brine for 3- 4hours. Take them out and let them dry completely. Smoke them slowly at 190-200 degrees if you can. Smoke them until they are firm but not dried out. This can vary so you have to check them after a few hours. They can take anywhere from 2-4/5 hours depending on how firm you like them. Good luck.

04-01-2014, 01:01 PM	#8
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Thanks a lot fellas appreciate it!