Thursday, November 28, 2019

Chub a Dub Dub

Behold the Bloater Chub. 
 
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At least that's what I think it is.  My pal Lawyer picked-up almost four pounds of this delicious delicacy from La Fond's Fish Market in Kewaunee last week for cocktail hour at deer camp. 
 
Fished commercially with gill nets on Lake Michigan this deliciously oily delicacy makes for a wonderful smoked fish.  Once off the boat they are soaked in a salty brine and smoked just enough to bring out their subtle flavor.  No fishy taste here. 
 
In case you are interested this fish contains the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) of any commercially-caught fish species on the great lakes.  More than even a sockeye salmon! 
 
You are looking at my last one.  And I am going to dine-upon it before my Thanksgiving repast.  So it you can get your hands on some of these breakout the napkins and enjoy with a refreshing adult beverage. 
 
You can learn more about this diminutive – yet delicious – fish species here. 
 
Cheers!


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