We had some striper and crappie we froze from a trip. I did not expect it to taste as good as the it was when fresh, but the fish was flat terrible. Any ideas or tips on freezing fish?
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We had some striper and crappie we froze from a trip. I did not expect it to taste as good as the it was when fresh, but the fish was flat terrible. Any ideas or tips on freezing fish?
When we go to Oregon Salmon fishing we vacuum seal the fillets with the Tila Foodsaver and they keep for a year with no problem. Getting all the air out and sealing the pack is the key to preserving them long term.
when you say the fish was terrible , meaning what ?fishy taste? if you did not get all the red meat off that striper that's the problem it will have a stronger taste to it !!!
Definitely need to get the red out and love my vacuum seal
I've had good luck with vac sealing them. You have to dry the fillets and make sure you don't get the sealing surface wet when you put the fish in the bag
Always freeze mine in water never had a prob, red meat may have been your prob this time. Nothing but crappie in my freezer tho.
Not necessarily fishy tasting because we did take the red meat and skin off, more that the fish was mushy in texture and the flavor just not right.Quote:
Originally Posted by strmwalker
What time of year and what lake could make a difference. Hot weather crappie IMO are good but no comparison to cold water fish. I can also tell a difference between lakes. Again JMO summertime wateree crappie are for the dogs
OK I'll ask what do you think the water temps have on the taste/consistency. Maybe the fat content or lack there of?
Now you are getting above my educational level. Like I said don't know if it is fact just my opinion