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In this neck of the woods my favorite fish for what you made so nice is Eeel Pout or also called Burbot. Kind of a fresh water cod.  Most anglers dont keep them but i love them. I think they are better than cod. I catch them mostly ice fishing. Great job on the fish Bear. Reinhard
 
PGSmoker64 said:
Thanks for the recipe Bear!  Looks great!

Bill
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Thanks Bill !!

Bear
Reinhard said:
In this neck of the woods my favorite fish for what you made so nice is Eeel Pout or also called Burbot. Kind of a fresh water cod.  Most anglers dont keep them but i love them. I think they are better than cod. I catch them mostly ice fishing. Great job on the fish Bear. Reinhard
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Thank You, Reinhard !!

Never heard of Burbot, but if it's anything like our American Eel, I love that, second only to catfish. I like the way the pieces wiggle in the pan. Never tried it as Poor Man's Lobster, but betting it's awesome!!

Bear
 
Really looks great John. Fish and buttah is always good.  In all honesty I'd need just a touch o vodka in the cantaloupe cooler.  But thats just me!  B
 
thoseguys26 said:
Burbot, yep thats the poor mans lobster!
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thoseguys26 said:
Burbot or Lawyers as many folks in WI call them. They taste similar to lobster if cooked right.

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Yup---I looked it up too. It said a cross between a catfish (my favorite eating fish) and an Eel (my second favorite), so it's gotta be awesome, plus they are both very white fleshed.

We don't have any of those Burbots, but we got lots of Catties & Eels for me to try. My Son even has at least 80 Catfish in his pond.

Bear
 
BDSkelly said:
Really looks great John. Fish and buttah is always good.  In all honesty I'd need just a touch o vodka in the cantaloupe cooler.  But thats just me!  B
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Thanks Brian!!!

Right---Fish & Buttah!!! MMMMmmmm.......

When I used to come home from my favorite bar, I used to bring home a dozen "U-peel-ems". Then put them in a bowl with a hunk of butter, and Nuke them until the butter melts. Instant Lobster flavor!!

I never cared for any hard-stuff---Lots of Beer though!!!

Bear
 
redneck1676 said:
I did some saltwater striper like this on the grill wife loves it.
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Looks good Redneck!!! You should post a thread on that !!

I did some Salt water striper last year---I can see why your wife likes it.

Bear
 
Bear,

Keep in mind that if you start telling the Mrs, how much she is missing, what happens if she takes you up on it and then starts to enjoy it?  That would mean less for you.  So be careful and don't shoot yourself in the foot.
 
I would have to dig around for it, but I'm pretty sure my recipe has a little bit of vinegar in it?  I think it is supposed to change the texture the meat.  Does this sound familiar with anyone?
 
 
cmayna said:
Bear,

Keep in mind that if you start telling the Mrs, how much she is missing, what happens if she takes you up on it and then starts to enjoy it?  That would mean less for you.  So be careful and don't shoot yourself in the foot.
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Yup---I'm very careful of that. It's because of me that she loves Med-Rare Prime Rib!!

Bear
JaxRmrJmr said:
I would have to dig around for it, but I'm pretty sure my recipe has a little bit of vinegar in it?  I think it is supposed to change the texture the meat.  Does this sound familiar with anyone?
 
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Yes Definitely!!!

I've seen a number of recipes that call for some vinegar.

Some also call for 7-up, or Sprite, instead of sugar.

Bear
 
Bearcarver said:
Yup---I'm very careful of that. It's because of me that she loves Med-Rare Prime Rib!!

Bear

Yes Definitely!!!

I've seen a number of recipes that call for some vinegar.

Some also call for 7-up, or Sprite, instead of sugar.

Bear
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So, I would think that it is the acid (via vinegar, or citric acid of a soda) that is wanted?  Interesting.
 
This is just so fabulous!!!

I'm delighted to learn of it!!!

Great job!!!

This is the perfect example of whipping up various "findables," that turn out to be rare gems!

Bravo!!!!

Cheers!!!!! - Leah
 
We also make poor man's lobster, but it is made out of northern pike.  A great game fish, fun to throw spoons (a jig to catch them on) for, and a blast to see them come out of the water and hit the bait!  My biggest is a 35.5" that I caught up in Canada.  Great eats too!
 
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