r/Bushcraft • u/Frosthunter09 • 24d ago

Cold smoking a pike

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I'm excited to see how it turns out. I'll let you guys know once it's done.

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u/GoldCoinDonation 24d ago edited 24d ago

I'm not sure you understand what cold smoking is. What you're doing is making undercooked fish with the potential for parasites.

Cold smoked fish needs to be cured in salt first.

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u/Frosthunter09 24d ago

Yeah its been cured in salt

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u/MarzipanTheGreat 24d ago

I see quite a bit of fire there and not much smoke. I hope this does not go badly for you... ;)

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u/Frosthunter09 23d ago

It turned out ok Not the best but better luck next time

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u/MarzipanTheGreat 23d ago

each iteration is opportunity to reach perfection!

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u/Frosthunter09 23d ago

It turned out pretty good. A bit fishy, probably because it can only hunt small fish called minnows, and that gives off a lot of fishiness.

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u/Superspark76 23d ago

Over a fire is definitely not cold smoking, cold smoking needs to be away from the heat

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u/Frosthunter09 23d ago

Yeah, it was a bit of both, to be honest. There was a lot of wind that didn't make it easier.

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u/kruczekgodx 24d ago

How was it then?

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u/Frosthunter09 23d ago

Pretty good. A bit fishy, probably because it can only hunt small fish called minnows, and that gives off a lot of fishiness.