I am wondering if fish left in the original pickling brine will last longer then can be moved into final brine solution a week or so out from eating it ?

I have more to get in final brine this week.

you can eat it any time safely after the initial 5 day brine. that is what cures the meat but sinking lets you know it has taken on max load of the final brine when it sinks

That's what I think too.

Good safety measure

What about other vegetables, like cauliflower, carrots, or celery? Have any of you guys ever tried that?

I am going to try making this this week. I appreciate you guys sharing the recipe.

Jayme I took my first sample early this morning of my final batch of pickled fish. It came out just about perfect for me. I am sure you will find out the same when you taste your batch. That stuff can be addicting. NO tart flavor at all. Just a little after taste tang which I wanted. Sweet and mild even the onions.

Waz said
What about other vegetables, like cauliflower, carrots, or celery? Have any of you guys ever tried that?
I do pickled peppers every year.
Acidic from the vinegar makes it safe for hot pack but since I bought a pressure canner everything goes that way.
Deer hearts pretty good too.
Recipes were passed down and I'd need a woman here to type it out correct.

Bob, want to trade a pint of peppers for a pint of that fish?
You ship first so I can see how the Pro packs for shipping lol. Mine are in glass canning pints.
I should of thought that earlier. PM me if interested.

Couldn't wait huh? lol Thanks for the update. I hope mine is like that as well, no reason it shouldn't be.

Bob

Thanks for the delivery today. This pickled fish is awesome, I'll have to try and make some once the Ohio fish nazis open license sales back up to non residents. Oh and my dad liked it too.

It turned out great like yours Bob.

Looks pretty too with the red onions I think...

That looks yummy Jayme just like a gourmet bowl full. How did those red onions taste? I used Vidalia onions as I prefer a more sweet onion. May try those reds next batch.

My pickled fish is just about gone. I need to get some fish to start another batch.

Onions were sweet and very mild. I think after the pickling any onion would taste about the same. You could use some of each. That's the first bowl out of my gallon. I wish I had someone to share with, lol.