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Is whiting a decent eating fish? #7607843
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Walmart has 2 lbs for $7 bucks. I bought some. We'll have some tonight. They're soaking in buttermilk now.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7607852
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A little chewy but no off flavor. Just a typical bland white fish. That's why they are so cheap.

I would look to fancy up the breading or cover in some sort of sauce to jazz it up.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7607853
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They're excellent fish smoked!


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: SJA] #7607855
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Originally Posted by SJA
They're excellent fish smoked!

Now there's an idea!!! I just happen to have a smoker.....


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: warrior] #7607856
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Originally Posted by warrior
A little chewy but no off flavor. Just a typical bland white fish. That's why they are so cheap.

I would look to fancy up the breading or cover in some sort of sauce to jazz it up.

That's what tartar sauce is for! laugh


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: SJA] #7607897
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Originally Posted by SJA
They're excellent fish smoked!


I imagine that would be quite good. What wood do you suggest?


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7607898
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I like them, fun to catch the lil buggers off the dock in Florida. Nice meaty little fish with White flakey meat.

Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7607899
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Originally Posted by Gary Benson
Originally Posted by warrior
A little chewy but no off flavor. Just a typical bland white fish. That's why they are so cheap.

I would look to fancy up the breading or cover in some sort of sauce to jazz it up.

That's what tartar sauce is for! laugh


Ordinarily I'm not a big fan of tartar but a good blend would go well with whiting. As would a good come back sauce.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: warrior] #7607908
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Originally Posted by warrior
Originally Posted by SJA
They're excellent fish smoked!


I imagine that would be quite good. What wood do you suggest?


I've done them several ways. If you want then "candied", VERY LIGHTLY sprinkle the fillets with LIGHT BROWN Sugar. If spicy, sprinkle with your favorite seasoning. Use Apple, peach, or hickory wood. Don't over smoke them and DO NOT USE MESQUITE! :-)


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7607911
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I may just give that a try. Some cajun seasoning and pecan seems like a good combo.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: warrior] #7607915
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Originally Posted by warrior
I may just give that a try. Some cajun seasoning and pecan seems like a good combo.


Never tried Pecan, but I don't see why it wouldn't be good too. Again, just don't over smoke it, the flavor will get stronger each day you don't finish eating it.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7607920
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Pecan is a milder hickory.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7608164
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It was very good! I'll be buying more. It was very flaky and tried to fall apart in the skillet. Just coated it with cornmeal-based breading and fried it in a little oil.


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Re: Is whiting a decent eating fish? [Re: Gary Benson] #7608172
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Whiting and Pollock are what that fake crab meat are made of.


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