Carnation
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Fish jerkyI know that technically, you CAN make fish jerky. But has anyone here actually done it and enjoyed the taste?
I've got a ton of fish that I need to put up. Will probably end up freezing it, but would love to have some variety.
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Puma
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I haven't tried that yet...I will after I get back from the farm though. What kinder fish you gots?
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Carnation
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Mostly crappy and perch, but good size. Some 'bows too, but I think I'll save those for the skillet.
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adwred
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I've never tasted it, but I've seen salmon jerky before. It was loaded with sugar or maple syrup or something, though, so I didn't bother trying it. I think you'd have to cure it first so it wouldn't go bad while drying out? Maybe not. 
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Carnation
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I think they'll be ok without a cure because they're not fatty fish. I just don't want to make a bunch of fish jerky and find out that it tastes awful. But now I'm thinking that it might be good to use rehydrated in a soup or chowder, maybe on camping trips.
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ReddyMcMeaty
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i tried some from the asian store, it made me gag
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Carnation
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Results are in. I was afraid fish jerky was going to taste like bait. It wasn't anywhere near that bad, but it's not something I'd choose to eat as a meal or snack when I've got so much other good food around. Glad I only made one batch of it. I still have hopes that it will reconsistute into a good soup, though.
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Carnation
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Puma, did you ever try making fish jerky? We could be getting another good batch of fish this weekend, and I'm thinking of giving it another go, but this time with a really light cold smoke.
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kallyn
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Did you ever find out if the jerky made good soup? That seems like it would be handy to have around for lazy days.
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Carnation
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Yeah, the soup was decent, mainly just cream and the fish and parsley. The fish maintained a nicer texture due to the drying, not as likely to flake to bits. I think it would be handy for camping.
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