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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: Martinhunter on October 12, 2009, 01:35:35 PM

Title: SALMON EGGS
Post by: Martinhunter on October 12, 2009, 01:35:35 PM: Hey I managed to pick up a buitifull 14 lb silver yesterday (hen) and I was just wondering if it's o.k to freeze the uncured eggs untill I'm ready to cure them? Will this screw up the eggs or is it o.k? Thanks!
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Post by: huntnphool on October 12, 2009, 01:37:50 PM: I wouldn't, the best results I have had are doing them as fresh as possible.
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Post by: cohoho on October 12, 2009, 03:52:48 PM: Cure - then freeze they'll last a lot a longer and won't burst....
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Post by: MuleySniper on October 12, 2009, 05:38:52 PM: Yeah, get em in some borax at least first.
MS
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Post by: Dmanmastertracker on October 12, 2009, 08:59:49 PM: You can get a cheap zip lock bag machine for $30, this works great for any meat, including fish eggs, it's all about getting the air out. If you do that and cure them prior they should be great for a year.
Title: Re: SALMON EGGS
Post by: fishcrazy on October 12, 2009, 10:06:47 PM: Put them in Cure for a few days and vac seal them in jars and them freeze. NEVER freeze first. The little ice crystals will puncture the membrane and when they thaw you will have egg goo.
Title: Re: SALMON EGGS
Post by: Martinhunter on October 13, 2009, 11:14:17 AM: Rught on guys, thanks for the info. Martinhunter!!
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Post by: Martinhunter on October 13, 2009, 05:28:41 PM: O.k 1 more question. I cant get any cure fore my eggs until probobly friday, will the eggs stay good in the fridge until then? That will be 5 days.
Title: Re: SALMON EGGS
Post by: fishcrazy on October 13, 2009, 05:38:27 PM: Quote from: Martinhunter on October 13, 2009, 05:28:41 PM
That will be 5 days.

Not good!! 3 tops for me.

Kris