HOT SMOKING - Mackerel fillets - Oak chips

I had been out on the kayak and caught enough mackerel for my winter fishing which went in the freezer. The perfect way to cook really fresh mackerel is to smoke it. This sounds complicated, but watch this video to see just how simple it really is. This totally transforms the taste, and is totally delicious. Try it yourself, hope you enjoy the video.

[@jamesmcauslan1347]

Nice one now I know how to use my smoker I got for xmas 😂😂

[@carphead2009]

Another great video Pete, mackerel has got to be on the favourite healthy foods list.

[@thelureangler4346]

Thanks Mark. One of my favourites healthy foods too, however a whole bar of Cadbury’s fruit&nut takes some beating! 😂

[@PhilInsane]

Always use my weber to smoke mine! I brine them in a mix of salt and chilli! Bloody lovely especially for breakfast

[@thelureangler4346]

Phil_Insane . Chilli, that sounds interesting, I will definitely try that next time. Thanks for your interest in the channel, glad you’re enjoying watching the videos. 😁

[@matt300371]

Hi, think you'll find you put the racks in upside down, the rack with the bracket goes in with brackets up so the other rack clips into the brackets also they then become handles to lift both racks in and out.

[@theprankster4050]

Excellent presentation Peter. Is that a Snowbee smoker? Looks similar to the one I have! Caught some rainbow trout yesterday, and after watching this they are gonna get smoked this afternoon. 👍

[@mandellmungo]

Does smoked mackerel freeze better than fresh mackerel . Does having brined the mackerel therefore help when the smoked mackerel is frozen ? Or is salt not relevnt to freezing ?

[@ArfordSalar]

What, no brine?? You are missing a great taste experience. Check out the brine recipe here: www.boat-angling.co.uk/how-to-smoke-fish/ You are also smoking them too wet which is why they fall apart. You need to air-dry the fillets and also make sure they don't crowd the smoker otherwise they part-steam rather than smoke.

[@michaelrutherford5138]

Full of belly bones 😬

[@dawntaylor4669]

Great, love the smoker , that's a great piece of equipment , mackerel for lunch tomorrow x

[@thelureangler4346]

Thanks. Yes for dinner tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after! 😂.